Is a 1-Hour Layover Enough at RIC?
Richmond International — Richmond
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Risky — 20% miss rate
It's risky — a 1 hour layover at RIC gives you about a 20% chance of missing your connection.
20%
Miss Rate
79%
On-Time Rate
71m
Avg Delay
Why 60 Minutes Is Risky at RIC
A 60-minute connection at RIC is risky. Based on delay patterns, roughly 20% of travelers on connections like this would miss their flight. We recommend at least 137 minutes.
·Airport reliability: RIC has a 79% on-time rate
−High average delay: When flights are late at RIC, the average delay is 71 minutes
Minimum Connection Time at RIC
60m
Domestic
120m
International
Your layover exactly matches the domestic minimum. You'll make it if everything goes perfectly, but any delay on your inbound flight puts you at risk.
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What to Do Instead
- →Look for itineraries with 137+ minute layovers at RIC
- →Consider a direct flight if available
- →Book both legs on the same ticket (airline must rebook you if you miss the connection)
- →Choose an early morning first leg — morning flights are delayed less often
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