Richmond (RIC) to Philadelphia (PHL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Richmond (RIC) to Philadelphia (PHL) 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, 63% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 6.4% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 63%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 27 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 6.4%
- Flights/day
- 0.37
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 12m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 198 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from RIC to PHL
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (90% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (52%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 69% | 30 min |
| Tuesday | 71% | 22 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 71% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 62% | 29 min |
| Friday | 51% | 35 min |
| Saturday | 58% | 25 min |
| Sunday | 55% | 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 aircraft62%
- Airline operations5%
- National airspace system25%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from RIC to PHL delayed?
- 37% of RIC–PHL 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 27 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from RIC to PHL?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (52%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from RIC to PHL?
- The scheduled RIC–PHL flight time averages 1h 12m over 198 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 37% of the time.
- How often are RIC to PHL flights cancelled?
- 6.4% 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 RIC to PHL?
- Wednesday flights have the best record at 71% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Friday trails at 51%.
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Based on 297 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.