71% of flights from Denver to Richmond arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. The 5 p.m. departures ran on time 73% of the time; the 11 a.m. ones 64%. Most reliable airline: United Airlines (73%). 9% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for DEN → RIC: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 62% of the time. About 1 in 12 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 82 three hours or more; 0.7% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early71%
- 15–30 min late13%
- 30–60 min late7.0%
- 1–2 hours late5.6%
- 2–3 hours late1.2%
- 3+ hours late1.2%
- Diverted0.4%
- Cancelled0.7%
Share of all 818 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 439 | 73% | 0.7% | +1 min | 10.5% | +67 min | United Airlines |
| Southwest Airlines | 290 | 62% | 1.0% | +8 min | 4.8% | +39 min | Southwest Airlines |
| Frontier Airlines | 89 | — | — | — | — | — | Frontier Airlines |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at DEN). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | United Airlines |
|---|---|
| 5 p.m. | 73% |
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: February (80%). Worst: July (52%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 128 | 68% | 0.0% |
| Tuesday | 88 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 93 | — | — |
| Thursday | 134 | 69% | 0.0% |
| Friday | 128 | 73% | 0.8% |
| Saturday | 105 | 57% | 2.9% |
| Sunday | 142 | 80% | 1.4% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 6
Month by month
Not enough months with data to draw a trend.
Flight numbers on this route
Regular flights with at least 120 scheduled trips in the past year. Sorted by departure time.
| Flight | Departs | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 1534 | 5:50 p.m. | 291 | 75% | 0.3% | −0 min | United Airlines |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Jul 18, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Aug 8, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
Questions
How often are flights from DEN to RIC on time?
71% of 818 scheduled flights from Denver, CO to Richmond, VA arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 0.7% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly DEN to RIC?
Flights scheduled to leave at 5 p.m. were the most reliable (73% on time). The 11 a.m. departures were the least (64%).
Which airline is most on time from DEN to RIC?
United Airlines: 73% of its 439 flights on the route arrived on time. Southwest Airlines: 62%.
What month has the most delays from DEN to RIC?
July (52% on time). The best month is February (80%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- RIC → DEN (return)
- Denver (DEN) delays by hour
- Flights into Richmond (RIC)
- United Airlines on-time record
- Southwest Airlines on-time record
- Frontier Airlines on-time record
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.