Best Time to Fly RIC to ATL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Richmond International → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,674 flights were scheduled from Richmond (RIC) to Atlanta (ATL) in the last 12 months, and 88.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 10.9 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 89.2%, while Frontier Airlines trailed at 64.2%.
October has been the best month (95% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (83%).
2.1% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
RIC to ATL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 89.2% | 93 min | 2.1% | 2,605 |
| Frontier Airlines | 64.2% | 112 min | 2.9% | 69 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly RIC to ATL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 5,538 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 93.0% | 1.9% | 639 |
| 6am–7am | 85.4% | 1.9% | 421 |
| 7am–8am | 91.7% | 0.9% | 317 |
| 8am–9am | 88.4% | 1.2% | 663 |
| 9am–10am | 90.7% | 0.0% | 129 |
| 10am–11am | 90.6% | 2.5% | 558 |
| 11am–12pm | 85.4% | 4.7% | 43 |
| 12pm–1pm | 88.9% | 0.7% | 565 |
| 1pm–2pm | 85.6% | 1.5% | 389 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 23 | |
| 3pm–4pm | 87.4% | 0.7% | 455 |
| 4pm–5pm | 82.0% | 0.9% | 328 |
| 5pm–6pm | 81.4% | 0.8% | 240 |
| 6pm–7pm | 79.5% | 1.3% | 382 |
| 7pm–8pm | 81.0% | 2.1% | 386 |
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 ATL
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) | 88.8% | +0.1 pts | 0.9% | 108 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 86.8% | -1.9 pts | 2.3% | 217 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 80.2% | -8.4 pts | 2.1% | 992 |
| All other days | 88.7% | — | 1.2% | 4,221 |
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).