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Route · RIC → JFK · 2020–2025 BTS data

Richmond to New York

The RIC–JFK corridor (Richmond, VA → New York, NY) runs ahead of the national average, served by 6 carriers across roughly 288 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

85.5%
On-time
+6.5 pts
vs US avg
87 min
Delay when late
4,633
Flights

Cancelled

2.4%

Best Month

Nov 2023 97%

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 14 0 0 9E,YX
Nov 2024 58 4 0 0 9E,YX
Oct 2024 62 6 0 0 YX,9E
Sep 2024 60 6 0 0 YX,9E
Aug 2024 62 13 8 0 YX,9E
Jul 2024 62 19 6 0 9E,YX
Jun 2024 60 18 4 0 9E,YX
May 2024 63 14 1 0 9E
Apr 2024 60 12 0 0 9E
Mar 2024 62 9 0 0 9E,YX
Feb 2024 58 7 1 0 9E,YX
Jan 2024 57 12 2 0 9E,YX
Dec 2023 83 7 1 0 9E
Nov 2023 86 3 0 0 9E
Oct 2023 93 5 0 0 9E
Sep 2023 90 12 8 0 9E,YX
Aug 2023 93 4 0 0 9E,YX
Jul 2023 93 20 5 0 9E,YX
Jun 2023 90 10 3 0 9E,YX
May 2023 93 8 0 0 9E
Apr 2023 90 17 2 0 9E
Mar 2023 93 15 0 0 9E
Feb 2023 84 10 1 0 9E
Jan 2023 79 9 1 0 9E,YX

Cancellation Rate

2.4%

43 of 1,790 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

0 of 1,790 flights

What the Data Says About RIC to JFK

Richmond to New York (RIC to JFK) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 85.5% on-time rate across 4,633 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 87.3 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 288 miles and is served by 6 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 43 of 1,790 flights were cancelled (2.4%) and 0 diverted (0.0%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2023 posted the strongest performance at 97% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 69% - a 27-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from RIC to JFK?
Flights from Richmond to New York have a 85.5% on-time rate based on 4,633 flights. The average delay is 87.3 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2023 with 97% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for RIC to JFK?
Over the last 24 months, 2.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (43 of 1,790 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from RIC to JFK?
The flight distance from Richmond (RIC) to New York (JFK) is approximately 288 miles. This route is served by 6 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from RIC to JFK?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2023 (97% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (69% 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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