Philadelphia (PHL) to Richmond (RIC): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Philadelphia (PHL) to Richmond (RIC) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 136 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 68% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 3.7% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 68%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.7%
- Flights/day
- 0.37
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 11m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 198 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHL to RIC
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (47%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 62% | 31 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 80% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 76% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 63% | 29 min |
| Friday | 63% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 67% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 63% | 30 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft43%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system21%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHL to RIC delayed?
- 32% of PHL–RIC flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 22 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHL to RIC?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (47%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PHL to RIC?
- The scheduled PHL–RIC flight time averages 1h 11m over 198 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 32% of the time.
- How often are PHL to RIC flights cancelled?
- 3.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What day of the week is most reliable for PHL to RIC?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 80% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Monday trails at 62%.
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Based on 297 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.