Richmond (RIC) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on RIC–CLT. September 2025 flights landed on schedule 91% of the time, but July 2024 dropped to 64% — a gap of 27 points. Across the full period the route averages 81% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (89% vs 69%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.0%
- Flights/day
- 6.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 26m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 257 mi
Best airline from RIC to CLT
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 82% | 18 min | 1.8% | 4,342 |
| PSA Airlines | 78% | 16 min | 2.0% | 941 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from RIC to CLT
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (65%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 16 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 86% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 16 min |
| Friday | 81% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 18 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft54%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from RIC to CLT delayed?
- 19% of RIC–CLT 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 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from RIC to CLT?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 4,342 flights. 2 airlines flew RIC–CLT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from RIC to CLT?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (65%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from RIC to CLT?
- The scheduled RIC–CLT flight time averages 1h 26m over 257 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are RIC to CLT flights cancelled?
- 2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from RIC to CLT?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 27-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 5,368 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.