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Route · JFK → RIC · 2020–2025 BTS data

New York to Richmond

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), JFK to RIC (New York to Richmond) ranks #2622 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.3%
On-time
+5.3 pts
vs US avg
74 min
Delay when late
4,630
Flights
#2622 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.9%

Best Month

Oct 2024 98%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 69%

Distance

288 mi

Carriers

6

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2024 59 8 0 0 9E,YX
Nov 2024 58 5 0 0 9E,YX
Oct 2024 62 1 0 0 YX,9E
Sep 2024 60 7 0 0 YX,9E
Aug 2024 62 10 8 0 YX,9E
Jul 2024 62 19 5 0 9E,YX
Jun 2024 60 13 3 0 9E,YX
May 2024 62 16 1 0 9E
Apr 2024 60 9 0 0 9E
Mar 2024 62 5 0 0 9E,YX
Feb 2024 58 7 2 0 9E,YX
Jan 2024 58 11 1 0 9E,YX
Dec 2023 82 8 1 0 9E
Nov 2023 86 4 0 0 9E
Oct 2023 93 3 0 0 9E
Sep 2023 90 10 9 0 9E,YX
Aug 2023 93 15 1 0 9E,YX
Jul 2023 93 22 9 0 9E,YX
Jun 2023 90 11 7 0 9E,YX
May 2023 93 9 0 0 9E
Apr 2023 90 27 2 0 9E
Mar 2023 93 24 0 0 9E
Feb 2023 84 14 1 0 9E
Jan 2023 79 22 1 0 9E,YX

JFK–RIC seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (91.8%) · weakest: July (76.2%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 86.4%

Strongest calendar month

October

91.8% on-time · ~85 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~127 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

76.2% on-time · ~85 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.9%

51 of 1,789 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

0 of 1,789 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

JFK - New York

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for New York, NY.

JFK 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 JFK and RIC side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare JFK vs RIC

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among JFK departures

From JFK, this corridor sits with 50 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 66 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (3 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 13 below 75%). Destination: Richmond · fleet on-time rank #1470 of 4927.

What the Data Says About JFK to RIC

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show New York to Richmond (JFK to RIC) running a 84.3% on-time rate over 4,630 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 73.6 minutes. The 288-mile corridor is served by 6 carriers, and over the last 24 months 2.9% of 1,789 flights were cancelled, 0.0% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 98% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 69% - a 29-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, JFK–RIC peaks in October at 91.8% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~127 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 76.2%, a 15.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does JFK to RIC rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, JFK to RIC ranks #2622 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 JFK to RIC? ▼
Flights from New York to Richmond have a 84.3% on-time rate based on 4,630 flights. The average delay is 73.6 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 98% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for JFK to RIC? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 2.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (51 of 1,789 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from JFK to RIC? ▼
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Richmond (RIC) is approximately 288 miles. This route is served by 6 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from JFK to RIC? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (98% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (69% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

JFK Airport

New York
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 JFK–RIC data

JFK–RIC runs 5.3 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare JFK and RIC airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. JFK airport
  • If your dates flex, October (91.8% on-time) beats July (76.2%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 84.3% 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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