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Best Time to Fly RIC to ORD

Richmond to Chicago — month-by-month delay data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.

Best month

January

1% on time

Worst month

January

1% on time

RIC → ORD on-time performance by month

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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly breakdown

MonthOn-timeCancel rateFlights
January1%0.1%329
February1%0%332
March1%0%361
April1%0%488
May1%0%505
June1%0%496
July1%0.1%491
August1%0%277
September1%0%318
October1%0%309
November1%0.1%250
December1%0%237

Frequently asked

What is the best month to fly from RIC to ORD?

January has the highest on-time rate at 1% for flights from Richmond to Chicago.

What is the worst month to fly RIC to ORD?

January has the lowest on-time rate at 1%, often due to winter weather.

How often are RIC to ORD flights delayed?

On average, 1% of flights from RIC to ORD arrive on time. That means about 99% experience some form of delay.

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Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.