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Route · FLL → RIC · 2020–2025 BTS data

Fort Lauderdale to Richmond

The FLL–RIC corridor (Fort Lauderdale, FL → Richmond, VA) runs behind the national average, served by 2 carriers across roughly 805 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

71.5%
On-time
-7.5 pts
vs US avg
76 min
Delay when late
4,311
Flights

Cancelled

1.5%

Best Month

Apr 2025 90%

Worst Month

Jan 2024 55%

Distance

805 mi

Carriers

2

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 83 34 2 0 B6,NK
Nov 2025 76 18 3 0 NK,B6
Oct 2025 70 17 0 0 B6,NK
Sep 2025 35 9 0 0 NK,B6
Aug 2025 62 22 0 0 NK,B6
Jul 2025 63 16 0 0 B6,NK
Jun 2025 61 15 0 0 B6,NK
May 2025 62 17 0 0 B6,NK
Apr 2025 69 7 0 0 NK,B6
Mar 2025 91 28 1 0 B6,NK
Feb 2025 75 19 2 0 B6,NK
Jan 2025 86 21 3 0 B6,NK
Dec 2024 86 21 0 0 B6,NK
Nov 2024 62 10 0 0 B6,NK
Oct 2024 58 9 1 0 NK,B6
Sep 2024 62 16 0 0 B6,NK
Aug 2024 80 33 2 0 B6,NK
Jul 2024 93 34 2 1 B6,NK
Jun 2024 90 33 4 0 B6,NK
May 2024 93 31 2 0 B6,NK
Apr 2024 90 18 2 0 B6,NK
Mar 2024 88 29 1 0 B6,NK
Feb 2024 58 19 1 0 B6,NK
Jan 2024 62 28 0 0 B6,NK

Cancellation Rate

1.5%

26 of 1,755 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 1,755 flights

What the Data Says About FLL to RIC

On-time performance on the FLL to RIC pairing (Fort Lauderdale to Richmond) trails a chunk of the network: 71.5% of 4,311 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 75.6-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 805 miles across 2 carriers. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 1.5% (26 of 1,755 flights), with 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Apr 2025 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Jan 2024 came in at just 55% - a 35-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from FLL to RIC?
Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Richmond have a 71.5% on-time rate based on 4,311 flights. The average delay is 75.6 minutes. The best recent month was Apr 2025 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for FLL to RIC?
Over the last 24 months, 1.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (26 of 1,755 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from FLL to RIC?
The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Richmond (RIC) is approximately 805 miles. This route is served by 2 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from FLL to RIC?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Apr 2025 (90% on-time). The worst was Jan 2024 (55% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

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

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 Editorial

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