Which airline is most reliable for DTW (Detroit) to RIC (Richmond)?

The most reliable airline on the DTW to RIC route is Endeavor Air, with an on-time arrival rate of 88%.

How often are flights delayed from DTW to RIC?

About 17% of flights from DTW to RIC experience delays. 83% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on DTW to RIC flights?

When flights from DTW to RIC are delayed, the average delay is approximately 72 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a DTW to RIC flight?

With 83% of DTW to RIC flights arriving on time and an average delay of 72 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at RIC is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

DTW → RIC

DTW (Detroit) to RIC (Richmond)

DTW (Detroit) to RIC (Richmond) flights arrive on time 83% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Endeavor Air at 88%. The average delay is 72 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 83% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

Endeavor Air is significantly more reliable on this route at 88% on time vs Spirit Airlines at 73%.

Airline Comparison

Endeavor Air leads at 88% on time; Spirit Airlines trails at 73%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from DTW

81% on time

Expect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. DTW has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~12 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at RIC

79% on time

When flights into RIC are late, the average delay is 72 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at RIC: TSA is ~30 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.