Best Time to Fly RIC to DFW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Richmond International → Dallas/Fort Worth International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,078 flights were scheduled from Richmond (RIC) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) in the last 12 months, and 71.7% of those that flew arrived on time, 5.9 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Envoy Air was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 85.0%, while American Airlines trailed at 70.9%.
November has been the best month (84% on time) and Monday the weakest day of the week (67%).
2.4% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
RIC to DFW 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 | 85.0% | 32 min | 1.6% | 62 |
| American Airlines | 70.9% | 89 min | 2.5% | 1,016 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly RIC to DFW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,053 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 81.8% | 2.8% | 464 |
| 7am–8am | 78.1% | 1.5% | 266 |
| 11am–12pm | 71.1% | 0.8% | 125 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 7 | |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 5 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 79.5% | 4.9% | 41 |
| 3pm–4pm | 68.4% | 1.8% | 684 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 7pm–8pm | 68.6% | 3.5% | 460 |
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 DFW
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) | 75.6% | +0.6 pts | 0.0% | 41 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 78.3% | +3.3 pts | 2.1% | 95 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 64.8% | -10.2 pts | 2.5% | 368 |
| All other days | 75.0% | — | 2.4% | 1,549 |
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).