Richmond (RIC) to Baltimore (BWI): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Richmond (RIC) to Baltimore (BWI) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 90% of arrivals were on time; in December 2025 that fell to 58% — a 32-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 78% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (89% vs 60%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 2.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 52m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 120 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from RIC to BWI
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 69% | 17 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 83% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 13 min |
| Friday | 80% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft37%
- Airline operations37%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from RIC to BWI delayed?
- 22% of RIC–BWI flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 14 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from RIC to BWI?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (57%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from RIC to BWI?
- The scheduled RIC–BWI flight time averages 52m over 120 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are RIC to BWI flights cancelled?
- 0.9% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from RIC to BWI?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 58% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 32-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,451 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.