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Route · DFW → RIC · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas/Fort Worth to Richmond

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DFW to RIC (Dallas/Fort Worth to Richmond) ranks #2325 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.4%
On-time
-2.6 pts
vs US avg
67 min
Delay when late
5,401
Flights
#2325 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.3%

Best Month

Oct 2024 85%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 53%

Distance

1,158 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 107 21 1 1 AA,MQ
Nov 2025 100 18 4 0 MQ,AA
Oct 2025 106 28 0 0 AA,MQ
Sep 2025 86 21 1 0 MQ,AA
Aug 2025 97 36 3 0 AA
Jul 2025 91 37 4 3 AA
Jun 2025 90 40 2 1 AA
May 2025 92 31 1 0 AA
Apr 2025 86 28 3 0 AA
Mar 2025 89 17 2 0 AA
Feb 2025 68 15 0 0 AA
Jan 2025 75 16 6 0 AA
Dec 2024 73 21 3 0 AA
Nov 2024 73 17 1 0 AA
Oct 2024 82 12 0 0 AA
Sep 2024 69 17 0 0 AA
Aug 2024 87 23 0 1 AA
Jul 2024 89 42 2 0 AA
Jun 2024 90 36 3 0 AA
May 2024 92 36 7 0 AA
Apr 2024 90 33 0 0 AA
Mar 2024 93 34 2 1 AA
Feb 2024 79 21 0 0 AA
Jan 2024 80 24 2 0 AA

DFW–RIC seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (81.8%) · weakest: June (67.9%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 77.1%

Strongest calendar month

October

81.8% on-time · ~82 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~86 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

67.9% on-time · ~84 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.3%

47 of 2,084 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

7 of 2,084 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

DFW - Dallas/Fort Worth

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Dallas/Fort Worth, TX.

DFW on-time profile

RIC - Richmond

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Richmond, VA.

RIC on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See DFW and RIC side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare DFW vs RIC

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among DFW departures

From DFW, this corridor sits with 113 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 183 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (13 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 57 below 75%). Destination: Richmond · fleet on-time rank #4224 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DFW to RIC

The Dallas/Fort Worth to Richmond corridor (DFW to RIC) posts a 76.4% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 5,401 tracked flights. Late flights run 67.4 minutes behind on average. 4 carriers cover the 1,158-mile route; over the last 24 months, 47 of 2,084 flights were cancelled (2.3%) and 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 85% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 53% - a 33-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DFW–RIC peaks in October at 81.8% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~86 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 67.9%, a 13.9-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DFW to RIC rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DFW to RIC ranks #2325 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from DFW to RIC? ▼
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Richmond have a 76.4% on-time rate based on 5,401 flights. The average delay is 67.4 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 85% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DFW to RIC? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 2.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (47 of 2,084 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DFW to RIC? ▼
The flight distance from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Richmond (RIC) is approximately 1,158 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DFW to RIC? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (85% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (53% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

DFW Airport

Dallas/Fort Worth
RIC Airport

Richmond
Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using DFW–RIC data

DFW–RIC is mid-pack at 76.4% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare DFW and RIC airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DFW airport
  • If your dates flex, October (81.8% on-time) beats June (67.9%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76.4% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

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