Richmond (RIC) to Atlanta (ATL) flights
Delta Air Lines flies nonstop from Richmond International Airport to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, with about 51 flights a week in July 2026. The 481-mile flight takes about 1h 40m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 481 mi · 774 km
- Flight time
- 1h 40m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 82%
Airlines flying RIC to ATL
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 51 | Boeing 737-900ER, Boeing 757-200, Airbus A321 | 392,683 | 1h 40m |
| Frontier AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo | 6,420 | 1h 57m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
RIC to ATL flight schedule
8 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 7 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:36am and the last at 6:42pm. 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 1460Delta Air Lines | 5:36am | 7:09am | 31 | 92% |
| DL 1402Delta Air Lines | 7:05am | 8:50am | 31 | 90% |
| DL 1415Delta Air Lines | 8:05am | 9:44am | 31 | 91% |
| DL 1462Delta Air Lines | 10:07am | 11:46am | 25 | 94% |
| DL 2650Delta Air Lines | 1:04pm | 2:53pm | 31 | 90% |
| DL 1437Delta Air Lines | 3:19pm | 4:59pm | 31 | 88% |
| DL 1214Delta Air Lines | 5:42pm | 7:27pm | 27 | 79% |
| DL 3152Delta Air Lines | 6:42pm | 8:35pm | 17 | 80% |
Is RIC to ATL on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 89% of 2,668 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 10am were the most punctual (93%), those around 6pm the least (80%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (45%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 2,599 | 89% | 10 min | 2% |
| Frontier Airlines | 69 | 64% | 41 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 342 | 92% | |
| 6am to 7am | 210 | 89% | |
| 7am to 8am | 151 | 92% | |
| 8am to 9am | 339 | 91% | |
| 10am to 11am | 322 | 93% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 243 | 92% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 124 | 88% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 249 | 87% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 101 | 82% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 174 | 83% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 167 | 80% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 179 | 82% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 224 | 36,670 | |
| September 2025 | 209 | 33,696 | |
| October 2025 | 229 | 36,575 | |
| November 2025 | 207 | 29,884 | |
| December 2025 | 225 | 33,835 | |
| January 2026 | 195 | 25,538 | |
| February 2026 | 187 | 26,977 | |
| March 2026 | 223 | 32,338 | |
| April 2026 | 228 | 33,207 | |
| May 2026 | 235 | 36,300 | |
| June 2026 | 226 | 37,062 | |
| July 2026 | 225 | 37,279 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.