Route on-time record

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

Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) to Richmond (Richmond International Airport). 2,528 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 75% arrived within 15 minutes and 2.2% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was American 2415 at 7:08 AM.

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CLT → RIC

Charlotte to Richmond: 2,528 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

75%

Cancelled

2.2%

avg delay 18 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

88% on time vs 63% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

PSA

80% chance on time

Check CLT to RIC fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $503 (American 1775 on 2026-10-25). Fares open on our travel partner (Aviasales). Pick the flight number you chose here.

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 · American 2415
7:08 AM → 8:21 AM1h 13m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 2669, 2014; its record covers all of them.
86%
chance on time
On time (history)
89%
Cancelled
1.9%
Avg arrival delay
8 min
- Arrived on time 89% of the time (265 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 88% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 63%).
- Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 265 flights
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#2 · PSA 5199 · sold as American Eagle
11:05 AM → 12:28 PM1h 23m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
85%
chance on time
On time (history)
82%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
14 min
- Arrived on time 82% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (11 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 11 flights
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#3 · American 2676
11:21 AM → 12:37 PM1h 16m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as American 2317; its record covers all of them.
81%
chance on time
On time (history)
84%
Cancelled
1.4%
Avg arrival delay
12 min
- Arrived on time 84% of the time (217 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
- 57% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Strong track record · 217 flights
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#4 · American 2661
4:15 PM → 5:30 PM1h 15m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
77%
chance on time
On time (history)
89%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
5 min
- Arrived on time 89% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
- Departs inside CLT's trouble window: 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
- Short track record (44 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 44 flights
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#5 · American 2679
1:35 PM → 2:50 PM1h 15m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
74%
chance on time
On time (history)
75%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
8 min
- Arrived on time 75% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (44 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 44 flights
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#6 · PSA 5370 · sold as American Eagle
1:45 PM → 3:08 PM1h 23m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
72%
chance on time
On time (history)
36%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
34 min
- Arrived on time 36% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
- 82% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
- Short track record (11 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 11 flights
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#7 · American 3118
2:51 PM → 4:11 PM1h 20m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
72%
chance on time
On time (history)
75%
Cancelled
4.0%
Avg arrival delay
15 min
- Arrived on time 75% of the time (24 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside CLT's trouble window: 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
- Short track record (24 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 24 flights
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#8 · PSA 5099 · sold as American Eagle
4:39 PM → 5:59 PM1h 20m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
70%
chance on time
On time (history)
68%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
23 min
- Arrived on time 68% of the time (69 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 70 scheduled flights.
- Departs inside CLT's trouble window: 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
Moderate track record · 69 flights
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#9 · American 2410
3:57 PM → 5:13 PM1h 16m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
68%
chance on time
On time (history)
64%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
10 min
- Arrived on time 64% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside CLT's trouble window: 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
- 64% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
- Short track record (11 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 11 flights
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#10 · American 993
8:25 PM → 9:42 PM1h 17m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 1946; its record covers all of them.
66%
chance on time
On time (history)
69%
Cancelled
3.1%
Avg arrival delay
25 min
- Arrived on time 69% of the time (344 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.1% of the time (11 of 355).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 63% on time; Before 9 AM: 88%).
- Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 344 flights
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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)80%
436 flights · 81% on time as flown · 1.2% cancel
Envoy Air (sold as American Eagle)75%
44 flights · 84% on time as flown · 4.8% cancel
SkyWest Airlines (sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska)74%
31 flights · 83% on time as flown · 2.9% cancel
American Airlines72%
2,017 flights · 73% on time as flown · 2.1% cancel

On time by departure time

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

Before 9 AM88%
366 flights · avg delay 8 min
9 AM to noon88%
360 flights · avg delay 8 min
Noon to 3 PM78%
440 flights · avg delay 12 min
3 to 6 PM72%
458 flights · avg delay 20 min
6 to 9 PM63%
537 flights · avg delay 28 min
After 9 PM66%
367 flights · avg delay 28 min

Best day: Tuesday (80%). Worst: Sunday (70%).

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.

What delays this route

Late-arriving aircraft50%
Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)29%
Severe weather12%
Air traffic control and airport volume9%

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

CLT to RIC questions

What time of day is best to fly CLT to RIC?: Before 9 AM: 88% of flights arrived on time, against 63% 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 CLT to RIC?: PSA, with a season-adjusted 80% chance of operating and arriving on time over 436 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 CLT to RIC?: July (60% on time); the best was November (84%), 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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