Best Time to Fly ATL to RIC: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International → Richmond International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 81.5% of Atlanta (ATL) to Richmond (RIC) flights arrived on time (2,674 scheduled flights). That is 3.9 points above the national average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 81.9%, while Frontier Airlines trailed at 64.2%.
November has been the best month (87% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (73%).
2.0% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
ATL to RIC on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 81.9% | 57 min | 2.0% | 2,605 |
| Frontier Airlines | 64.2% | 67 min | 2.9% | 69 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ATL to RIC
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 5,538 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 91.3% | 2.3% | 555 |
| 8am–9am | 91.8% | 2.7% | 75 |
| 9am–10am | 85.3% | 1.3% | 234 |
| 10am–11am | 88.8% | 1.6% | 560 |
| 11am–12pm | 91.2% | 1.1% | 183 |
| 12pm–1pm | 87.1% | 1.0% | 306 |
| 1pm–2pm | 84.6% | 0.9% | 419 |
| 2pm–3pm | 90.1% | 0.0% | 172 |
| 3pm–4pm | 75.9% | 0.8% | 498 |
| 4pm–5pm | 75.8% | 1.8% | 217 |
| 5pm–6pm | 75.2% | 0.8% | 490 |
| 6pm–7pm | 75.5% | 1.0% | 103 |
| 7pm–8pm | 69.6% | 1.1% | 464 |
| 8pm–9pm | 70.9% | 0.9% | 229 |
| 9pm–10pm | 68.2% | 1.9% | 316 |
| 10pm–11pm | 75.2% | 2.0% | 589 |
| 11pm–12am | 76.0% | 1.6% | 128 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on ATL to RIC
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 81.3% | -1.1 pts | 0.9% | 108 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 75.0% | -7.4 pts | 2.3% | 217 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 72.1% | -10.3 pts | 1.9% | 992 |
| All other days | 82.4% | — | 1.2% | 4,221 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).