Best Time to Fly MIA to RIC: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Miami International → Richmond International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 70.6% of Miami (MIA) to Richmond (RIC) flights arrived on time (586 scheduled flights). That is 7.0 points below the national average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Envoy Air led with 88.3% on time and American Airlines was last with 66.9%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (81% on time) and July the worst month (53%).
The cancellation rate was 1.7% (US average 1.8%).
MIA 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 | 88.3% | 60 min | 0.9% | 106 |
| American Airlines | 66.9% | 78 min | 1.9% | 476 |
| Republic Airways | Limited data | 4 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MIA to RIC
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,018 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2pm–3pm | 78.8% | 2.9% | 34 |
| 3pm–4pm | 59.5% | 4.5% | 89 |
| 4pm–5pm | 80.4% | 0.6% | 156 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 9 | |
| 9pm–10pm | 69.7% | 1.2% | 726 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 3 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MIA 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 | 23 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 67.8% | -6.5 pts | 0.0% | 59 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 55.2% | -19.1 pts | 0.0% | 164 |
| All other days | 74.3% | — | 1.9% | 772 |
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).