Philadelphia (PHL) to Richmond (RIC) flights
Piedmont Airlines flies nonstop from Philadelphia International Airport to Richmond International Airport, with about 32 flights a week in July 2026. The 198-mile flight takes about 1h 13m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 198 mi · 319 km
- Flight time
- 1h 13m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 79%
Airlines flying PHL to RIC
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Airlines | 32 | Embraer ERJ-145 | 68,120 | 1h 13m |
| PSA AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ900, Bombardier CRJ700 | 5,414 | 1h 11m |
| Republic AirlineSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 1,514 | 1h 7m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
PHL to RIC flight schedule
10 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 6 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 8:35am and the last at 8:33pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 6045American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 8:35am | 9:58am | 27 | 89% |
| AA 5894American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 9:05am | 10:29am | 4 | 74% |
| AA 6062American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 11:49am | 1:09pm | 23 | 71% |
| AA 6064American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 1:21pm | 2:41pm | 27 | 70% |
| AA 6063American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 3:20pm | 4:40pm | 23 | 71% |
| AA 5895American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 3:40pm | 5:03pm | 4 | 71% |
| AA 5812American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 6:10pm | 7:40pm | 27 | 74% |
| AA 5969American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 6:30pm | 7:57pm | 4 | 63% |
| AA 5964American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 8:31pm | 9:56pm | 4 | 66% |
| AA 5805American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 8:33pm | 9:57pm | 27 | 74% |
Is PHL to RIC on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 78% of 1,850 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.8% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 8am were the most punctual (88%), those around 5pm the least (68%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (52%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 1,850 | 78% | 19 min | 1.8% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am to 9am | 253 | 88% | |
| 9am to 10am | 75 | 81% | |
| 10am to 11am | 47 | 70% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 126 | 82% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 110 | 80% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 157 | 85% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 80 | 75% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 163 | 78% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 131 | 68% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 279 | 76% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 82 | 72% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 102 | 70% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 193 | 71% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 44 | 91% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 176 | 7,778 | |
| September 2025 | 158 | 6,782 | |
| October 2025 | 176 | 7,905 | |
| November 2025 | 142 | 5,335 | |
| December 2025 | 135 | 5,103 | |
| January 2026 | 137 | 5,120 | |
| February 2026 | 130 | 4,746 | |
| March 2026 | 154 | 6,169 | |
| April 2026 | 169 | 6,743 | |
| May 2026 | 167 | 7,010 | |
| June 2026 | 139 | 6,169 | |
| July 2026 | 141 | 6,188 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.