Richmond (RIC) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on RIC–DFW. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 96% of the time, but July 2024 dropped to 49% — a gap of 47 points. Across the full period the route averages 72% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (78% vs 67%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.3%
- Flights/day
- 3.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 27m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,158 mi
Best airline from RIC to DFW
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 84% | 6 min | 1.6% | 62 |
| American Airlines | 72% | 23 min | 2.4% | 2,080 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from RIC to DFW
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (82% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (67%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 67% | 26 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 77% | 24 min |
| Wednesday | 73% | 27 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 15 min |
| Friday | 73% | 24 min |
| Saturday | 66% | 26 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 19 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft46%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from RIC to DFW delayed?
- 28% of RIC–DFW 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 23 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from RIC to DFW?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 62 flights. 2 airlines flew RIC–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from RIC to DFW?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (82% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (67%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from RIC to DFW?
- The scheduled RIC–DFW flight time averages 3h 27m over 1,158 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are RIC to DFW flights cancelled?
- 2.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from RIC to DFW?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 49% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 47-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,142 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.