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Route · RIC → FLL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Richmond to Fort Lauderdale

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

Data updated 2026-06-13

80.9%
On-time
+1.9 pts
vs US avg
78 min
Delay when late
4,309
Flights

Cancelled

1.3%

Best Month

May 2025 94%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 57%

Distance

805 mi

Carriers

2

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 82 35 4 0 B6,NK
Nov 2025 77 13 4 0 NK,B6
Oct 2025 68 6 0 0 B6,NK
Sep 2025 36 10 0 0 NK,B6
Aug 2025 62 15 0 0 NK,B6
Jul 2025 63 6 0 1 B6,NK
Jun 2025 62 5 0 0 B6,NK
May 2025 62 4 0 0 B6,NK
Apr 2025 69 5 0 0 NK,B6
Mar 2025 91 12 1 0 B6,NK
Feb 2025 75 17 2 0 B6,NK
Jan 2025 85 22 4 0 B6,NK
Dec 2024 86 21 0 0 B6,NK
Nov 2024 62 14 0 0 B6,NK
Oct 2024 58 5 1 0 NK,B6
Sep 2024 62 9 0 0 B6,NK
Aug 2024 80 25 0 0 B6,NK
Jul 2024 93 24 0 0 B6,NK
Jun 2024 90 23 5 0 B6,NK
May 2024 93 10 1 0 B6,NK
Apr 2024 90 13 1 0 B6,NK
Mar 2024 88 28 0 1 B6,NK
Feb 2024 58 11 0 1 B6,NK
Jan 2024 62 21 0 0 B6,NK

Cancellation Rate

1.3%

23 of 1,754 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

3 of 1,754 flights

What the Data Says About RIC to FLL

4,309 tracked flights put the RIC to FLL pairing (Richmond to Fort Lauderdale) at a 80.9% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 77.6 minutes on average. Across the 805-mile route and its 2 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.3% cancelled and 0.2% diverted (1,754 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: May 2025 posted the strongest performance at 94% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 57% - a 36-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from RIC to FLL?
Flights from Richmond to Fort Lauderdale have a 80.9% on-time rate based on 4,309 flights. The average delay is 77.6 minutes. The best recent month was May 2025 with 94% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for RIC to FLL?
Over the last 24 months, 1.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (23 of 1,754 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from RIC to FLL?
The flight distance from Richmond (RIC) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is approximately 805 miles. This route is served by 2 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from RIC to FLL?
The best recent month for on-time performance was May 2025 (94% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (57% 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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