Which airline is most reliable for RIC (Richmond) to DEN (Denver)?

The most reliable airline on the RIC to DEN route is United Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 88%.

How often are flights delayed from RIC to DEN?

About 19% of flights from RIC to DEN experience delays. 81% arrive on time.

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

When flights from RIC to DEN are delayed, the average delay is approximately 58 minutes.

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

With 81% of RIC to DEN flights arriving on time and an average delay of 58 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at DEN is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

RIC → DEN

RIC (Richmond) to DEN (Denver)

RIC (Richmond) to DEN (Denver) flights arrive on time 81% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is United Airlines at 88%. The average delay is 58 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated August 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 81% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

United Airlines edges out Southwest Airlines on this route — 88% vs 74% on time.

Airline Comparison

United Airlines leads at 88% on time; Southwest Airlines trails at 74%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from RIC

78% on time

Expect ~19 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. RIC has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~15 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

RIC cancels 2.2% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.

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Arriving at DEN

79% on time

When flights into DEN are late, the average delay is 69 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at DEN: TSA is ~19 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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