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Route on-time record

ATL to RIC: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

Atlanta (Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport) to Richmond (Richmond International Airport). 2,707 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 79% arrived within 15 minutes and 2.0% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Delta 1462 at 7:25 AM.

Flying on a specific date? We’ll adjust for the month, the weekday and the forecast.

ATL → RIC

Atlanta to Richmond: 2,707 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

79%

Cancelled

2.0%

avg delay 13 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

91% on time vs 70% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Delta

78% chance on time

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Most reliable nonstop flights

Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.

  1. #1 · Delta 1462

    7:25 AM → 8:55 AM1h 30m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    88%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    91%
    Cancelled
    3.2%
    Avg arrival delay
    5 min
    • Arrived on time 91% of the time (272 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.2% of the time (9 of 281).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 91% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 70%).
    • Departs outside ATL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 272 flights

    Find Delta 1462 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · Delta 1437

    12:51 PM → 2:19 PM1h 31m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    87%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    88%
    Cancelled
    1.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    7 min
    • Arrived on time 88% of the time (295 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside ATL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 295 flights

    Find Delta 1437 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · Delta 3152

    2:02 PM → 3:39 PM1h 37m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-30.

    86%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    86%
    Cancelled
    1.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    8 min
    • Arrived on time 86% of the time (206 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside ATL's trouble window: 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Strong track record · 206 flights

    Find Delta 3152 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · Delta 2650

    10:10 AM → 11:45 AM1h 35m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    84%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    88%
    Cancelled
    3.4%
    Avg arrival delay
    7 min
    • Arrived on time 88% of the time (197 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.4% of the time (7 of 204).
    • Departs outside ATL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 197 flights

    Find Delta 2650 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · Delta 1214

    3:34 PM → 5:03 PM1h 33m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    78%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    83%
    Cancelled
    3.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    8 min
    • Arrived on time 83% of the time (160 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.0% of the time (5 of 165).
    • Departs inside ATL's trouble window: 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Moderate track record · 160 flights

    Find Delta 1214 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  6. #6 · Delta 1175

    11:05 PM → 12:24 AM1h 35m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    76%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    80%
    Cancelled
    2.2%
    Avg arrival delay
    9 min
    • Arrived on time 80% of the time (176 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside ATL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 176 flights

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  7. #7 · Delta 1348

    5:18 PM → 6:50 PM1h 32m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    73%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    75%
    Cancelled
    1.5%
    Avg arrival delay
    15 min
    • Arrived on time 75% of the time (320 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside ATL's trouble window: 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Strong track record · 320 flights

    Find Delta 1348 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  8. #8 · Delta 1263

    7:30 PM → 9:00 PM1h 32m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    72%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    76%
    Cancelled
    2.4%
    Avg arrival delay
    15 min
    • Arrived on time 76% of the time (165 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 70% on time; Before 9 AM: 91%).
    • Departs outside ATL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 165 flights

    Find Delta 1263 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  9. #9 · Delta 1426

    9:00 PM → 10:31 PM1h 31m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-24.

    70%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    71%
    Cancelled
    2.7%
    Avg arrival delay
    20 min
    • Arrived on time 71% of the time (216 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside ATL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 216 flights

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  10. #10 · Frontier 2086

    9:49 AM → 11:25 AM1h 36m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-03.

    63%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    64%
    Cancelled
    2.9%
    Avg arrival delay
    25 min
    • Arrived on time 64% of the time (67 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside ATL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • 61% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Moderate track record · 67 flights

    Find Frontier 2086 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Delta Air Lines78%

    2,638 flights · 80% on time as flown · 2.0% cancel

  • Frontier Airlines67%

    69 flights · 64% on time as flown · 2.3% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

  • Before 9 AM91%

    314 flights · avg delay 5 min

  • 9 AM to noon88%

    407 flights · avg delay 7 min

  • Noon to 3 PM88%

    475 flights · avg delay 7 min

  • 3 to 6 PM73%

    589 flights · avg delay 18 min

  • 6 to 9 PM70%

    392 flights · avg delay 22 min

  • After 9 PM71%

    530 flights · avg delay 17 min

Best day: Wednesday (85%). Worst: Sunday (73%).

On time by month

All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.

J
83
F
85
M
79
A
81
M
75
J
73
J
65
A
76
S
85
O
85
N
88
D
78

What delays this route

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)54%
  • Late-arriving aircraft26%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume16%
  • Severe weather5%

Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.

Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure

ATL to RIC questions

What time of day is best to fly ATL to RIC?
Before 9 AM: 91% of flights arrived on time, against 70% for departures 6 to 9 PM. Later flights inherit delays from earlier ones, so the first departures of the day usually run best.
Which airline is most on time from ATL to RIC?
Delta, with a season-adjusted 78% chance of operating and arriving on time over 2,638 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
What is the worst month for delays on ATL to RIC?
July (65% on time); the best was November (88%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
Is this a prediction for my flight?
No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.

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