Richmond (RIC) to Charlotte (CLT) flights
American Airlines, PSA Airlines fly nonstop from Richmond International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, with about 46 flights a week in July 2026. The 257-mile flight takes about 1h 16m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 257 mi · 414 km
- Flight time
- 1h 16m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 78%
Airlines flying RIC to CLT
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 27 | Airbus A321, Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320-100/200 | 256,064 | 1h 16m |
| PSA Airlines | 19 | Bombardier CRJ900, Bombardier CRJ700 | 30,143 | 1h 16m |
| Envoy AirSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 1,513 | 1h 20m |
| SkyWest AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ700 | 1,746 | 1h 21m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
RIC to CLT flight schedule
13 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 5 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:05am and the last at 8:13pm. 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 1063American Airlines | 6:05am | 7:21am | 31 | 91% |
| AA 549American Airlines | 7:11am | 8:35am | 31 | 92% |
| AA 5988American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 10:58am | 12:25pm | 4 | n/a |
| AA 1775American Airlines | 11:06am | 12:28pm | 8 | n/a |
| AA 2684American Airlines | 11:06am | 12:28pm | 15 | 87% |
| AA 5368American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 1:08pm | 2:34pm | 4 | 88% |
| AA 5027American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 3:22pm | 4:44pm | 4 | n/a |
| AA 5370American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 3:39pm | 5:05pm | 8 | 55% |
| AA 2981American Airlines | 4:02pm | 5:27pm | 27 | 74% |
| AA 1757American Airlines | 5:22pm | 6:50pm | 27 | 65% |
| AA 4166American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 7:33pm | 8:55pm | 22 | 76% |
| AA 1909American Airlines | 8:11pm | 9:35pm | 4 | 89% |
| AA 2412American Airlines | 8:13pm | 9:41pm | 4 | 63% |
Is RIC to CLT on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 83% of 2,461 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (94%), those around 3pm the least (72%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (54%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 2,461 | 83% | 15 min | 2% |
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 | 242 | 94% | |
| 6am to 7am | 328 | 86% | |
| 7am to 8am | 103 | 83% | |
| 9am to 10am | 214 | 90% | |
| 10am to 11am | 175 | 90% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 261 | 83% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 117 | 87% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 195 | 72% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 103 | 78% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 185 | 77% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 167 | 73% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 95 | 91% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 209 | 73% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 206 | 23,368 | |
| September 2025 | 197 | 22,694 | |
| October 2025 | 224 | 25,898 | |
| November 2025 | 200 | 23,456 | |
| December 2025 | 204 | 25,405 | |
| January 2026 | 184 | 19,297 | |
| February 2026 | 177 | 21,575 | |
| March 2026 | 210 | 28,427 | |
| April 2026 | 205 | 26,874 | |
| May 2026 | 212 | 27,764 | |
| June 2026 | 202 | 23,004 | |
| July 2026 | 205 | 21,893 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.