Best Time to Fly ORD to RIC: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Chicago O'Hare International → Richmond International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,223 flights were scheduled from Chicago (ORD) to Richmond (RIC) in the last 12 months, and 71.7% of those that flew arrived on time, 6.0 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 4 airlines, Envoy Air led with 78.8% on time and United Airlines was last with 60.8%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (77% on time) and December the worst month (56%).
The cancellation rate was 2.9% (US average 1.8%).
ORD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Air | 78.8% | 59 min | 2.1% | 378 |
| Republic Airways | 78.0% | 68 min | 2.4% | 912 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 63.3% | 94 min | 4.4% | 638 |
| United Airlines | 60.8% | 78 min | 2.4% | 295 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ORD to RIC
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,249 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12am–1am | Limited data | 5 | |
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 10 | |
| 7am–8am | 81.4% | 1.1% | 87 |
| 8am–9am | 82.8% | 1.9% | 423 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 16 | |
| 10am–11am | 78.5% | 0.8% | 357 |
| 11am–12pm | 77.2% | 0.0% | 115 |
| 12pm–1pm | 67.7% | 0.0% | 96 |
| 1pm–2pm | 80.4% | 1.0% | 104 |
| 2pm–3pm | 80.6% | 1.6% | 573 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 12 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 52.5% | 5.6% | 270 |
| 5pm–6pm | 68.3% | 0.0% | 41 |
| 6pm–7pm | 67.1% | 1.6% | 678 |
| 7pm–8pm | 48.6% | 3.4% | 149 |
| 8pm–9pm | 60.4% | 6.1% | 231 |
| 9pm–10pm | 69.3% | 6.2% | 80 |
| 11pm–12am | Limited data | 2 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on ORD 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) | 41.5% | -32.6 pts | 18.0% | 50 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 68.1% | -5.9 pts | 0.0% | 69 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 65.0% | -9.0 pts | 2.5% | 684 |
| All other days | 74.0% | — | 2.0% | 2,446 |
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).