Richmond (RIC) to Philadelphia (PHL) flights
Piedmont Airlines flies nonstop from Richmond International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, with about 32 flights a week in July 2026. The 198-mile flight takes about 1h 8m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 198 mi · 319 km
- Flight time
- 1h 8m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 80%
Airlines flying RIC to PHL
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Airlines | 32 | Embraer ERJ-145 | 69,089 | 1h 8m |
| PSA AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ900, Bombardier CRJ700 | 5,112 | 1h 4m |
| Republic AirlineSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 1,806 | 1h 20m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
RIC to PHL flight schedule
9 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 6 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:26am and the last at 5:06pm. 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 5973American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 6:26am | 7:40am | 4 | 85% |
| AA 5815American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 6:27am | 7:40am | 27 | 86% |
| AA 5830American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 7:30am | 8:44am | 4 | 77% |
| AA 5895American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 7:30am | 8:43am | 31 | 64% |
| AA 6045American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 10:23am | 11:36am | 27 | 85% |
| AA 5894American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 10:54am | 12:09pm | 4 | 72% |
| AA 6062American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 1:34pm | 2:53pm | 23 | 70% |
| AA 6064American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 3:06pm | 4:25pm | 27 | 56% |
| AA 6063American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 5:06pm | 6:25pm | 23 | 65% |
Is RIC to PHL on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 78% of 1,849 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.8% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (88%), those around 5pm the least (73%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (41%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 1,849 | 78% | 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 154 | 88% | |
| 7am to 8am | 304 | 83% | |
| 8am to 9am | 258 | 75% | |
| 9am to 10am | 61 | 82% | |
| 10am to 11am | 278 | 81% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 47 | 68% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 193 | 79% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 109 | 83% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 88 | 67% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 139 | 73% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 119 | 77% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 69 | 62% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 179 | 7,984 | |
| September 2025 | 158 | 7,231 | |
| October 2025 | 176 | 8,213 | |
| November 2025 | 142 | 5,048 | |
| December 2025 | 135 | 5,111 | |
| January 2026 | 136 | 4,713 | |
| February 2026 | 130 | 4,828 | |
| March 2026 | 154 | 6,198 | |
| April 2026 | 170 | 6,914 | |
| May 2026 | 171 | 7,939 | |
| June 2026 | 139 | 6,376 | |
| July 2026 | 145 | 6,570 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.