Best Time to Fly RIC to FLL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Richmond International → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
808 flights were scheduled from Richmond (RIC) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) in the last 12 months, and 73.3% of those that flew arrived on time, 4.3 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, JetBlue led with 77.7% on time and Spirit Airlines was last with 62.1%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (84% on time) and January the worst month (65%).
The cancellation rate was 3.8% (US average 1.8%).
RIC to FLL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | 77.7% | 79 min | 3.1% | 575 |
| Spirit Airlines | 62.1% | 76 min | 5.6% | 233 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly RIC to FLL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,663 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 92.4% | 0.0% | 66 |
| 6am–7am | 87.1% | 0.9% | 343 |
| 7am–8am | 89.6% | 2.5% | 434 |
| 8am–9am | 68.5% | 11.4% | 105 |
| 9am–10am | 92.0% | 0.0% | 50 |
| 10am–11am | 76.9% | 0.8% | 118 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 29 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 75.3% | 0.0% | 73 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 10 | |
| 3pm–4pm | 58.3% | 7.7% | 39 |
| 4pm–5pm | 58.2% | 0.0% | 55 |
| 5pm–6pm | 51.4% | 2.6% | 77 |
| 6pm–7pm | 65.3% | 4.0% | 177 |
| 7pm–8pm | 52.8% | 0.0% | 37 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 14 | |
| 9pm–10pm | 69.4% | 0.0% | 36 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on RIC to FLL
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) | 69.4% | -9.6 pts | 2.7% | 37 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 61.2% | -17.8 pts | 4.5% | 89 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 81.6% | +2.6 pts | 0.8% | 264 |
| All other days | 79.0% | — | 2.5% | 1,273 |
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).