Atlanta (ATL) to Richmond (RIC) flights
Delta Air Lines flies nonstop from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Richmond International Airport, with about 52 flights a week in July 2026. The 481-mile flight takes about 1h 31m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 481 mi · 774 km
- Flight time
- 1h 31m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 80%
Airlines flying ATL to RIC
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 52 | Boeing 737-900ER, Boeing 757-200, Airbus A321 | 385,886 | 1h 31m |
| Frontier AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo | 6,334 | 1h 37m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ATL to RIC flight schedule
8 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 8 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:25am and the last at 11:24pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL 1462Delta Air Lines | 7:25am | 9:02am | 25 | 93% |
| DL 2650Delta Air Lines | 10:15am | 11:56am | 31 | 89% |
| DL 1437Delta Air Lines | 12:36pm | 2:11pm | 31 | 89% |
| DL 1214Delta Air Lines | 2:55pm | 4:33pm | 27 | 80% |
| DL 3152Delta Air Lines | 3:55pm | 5:36pm | 21 | 81% |
| DL 1348Delta Air Lines | 5:45pm | 7:25pm | 31 | 74% |
| DL 1426Delta Air Lines | 7:59pm | 9:40pm | 26 | 76% |
| DL 1263Delta Air Lines | 11:24pm | 1:05am | 31 | 76% |
Is ATL to RIC on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 82% of 2,668 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (93%), those around 5pm the least (72%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (53%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 2,599 | 82% | 11 min | 2% |
| Frontier Airlines | 69 | 64% | 25 min | 2.9% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 277 | 93% | |
| 9am to 10am | 152 | 83% | |
| 10am to 11am | 219 | 90% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 201 | 87% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 114 | 89% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 152 | 85% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 258 | 76% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 105 | 71% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 254 | 72% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 232 | 75% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 113 | 74% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 120 | 77% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 211 | 83% | |
| 11pm to 12am | 138 | 76% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 228 | 37,518 | |
| September 2025 | 209 | 33,572 | |
| October 2025 | 229 | 35,715 | |
| November 2025 | 207 | 29,266 | |
| December 2025 | 227 | 32,320 | |
| January 2026 | 195 | 25,717 | |
| February 2026 | 188 | 26,463 | |
| March 2026 | 222 | 30,990 | |
| April 2026 | 228 | 33,540 | |
| May 2026 | 235 | 36,681 | |
| June 2026 | 225 | 34,830 | |
| July 2026 | 234 | 35,989 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.