Best Time to Fly BWI to RIC: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall → Richmond International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
729 flights were scheduled from Baltimore (BWI) to Richmond (RIC) in the last 12 months, and 77.7% of those that flew arrived on time, in line with the US average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (86% on time) and July the worst month (66%).
The cancellation rate was 2.1% (US average 1.8%).
BWI 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 77.7% | 54 min | 2.1% | 729 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly BWI to RIC
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,458 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9am–10am | 81.3% | 0.0% | 91 |
| 10am–11am | 89.8% | 1.0% | 513 |
| 11am–12pm | 94.7% | 0.9% | 114 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 12 | |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 8pm–9pm | 81.7% | 1.8% | 111 |
| 9pm–10pm | 69.7% | 1.9% | 323 |
| 10pm–11pm | 46.6% | 3.8% | 290 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on BWI 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) | Limited data | 28 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 68.3% | -10.7 pts | 0.0% | 60 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 64.7% | -14.3 pts | 4.0% | 248 |
| All other days | 79.0% | — | 1.3% | 1,122 |
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).