Richmond (RIC) to Newark (EWR): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Richmond (RIC) to Newark (EWR) has an unusually high scrub rate — 9.6% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 66% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 66%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 35 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 9.6%
- Flights/day
- 1.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 35m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 277 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from RIC to EWR
Aim for departures around 2 p.m. (77% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (36%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 68% | 31 min |
| Tuesday | 69% | 24 min |
| Wednesday | 61% | 45 min |
| Thursday | 70% | 30 min |
| Friday | 64% | 42 min |
| Saturdaybest | 74% | 26 min |
| Sunday | 60% | 47 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft22%
- Airline operations6%
- National airspace system67%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from RIC to EWR delayed?
- 34% of RIC–EWR 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 35 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from RIC to EWR?
- Departures around 2 p.m. have the best record (77% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (36%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from RIC to EWR?
- The scheduled RIC–EWR flight time averages 1h 35m over 277 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 34% of the time.
- How often are RIC to EWR flights cancelled?
- 9.6% 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 is the worst month to fly from RIC to EWR?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 25% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2026 at 88%. If your dates are flexible, that 63-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 780 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.