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

The most reliable airline on the RIC to DTW route is Delta Air Lines, with an on-time arrival rate of 93%.

How often are flights delayed from RIC to DTW?

About 16% of flights from RIC to DTW experience delays. 84% arrive on time.

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

When flights from RIC to DTW are delayed, the average delay is approximately 98 minutes.

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

With 84% of RIC to DTW flights arriving on time and an average delay of 98 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at DTW is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

RIC → DTW

RIC (Richmond) to DTW (Detroit)

RIC (Richmond) to DTW (Detroit) flights arrive on time 84% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Delta Air Lines at 93%. The average delay is 98 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 84% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

Delta Air Lines is significantly more reliable on this route at 93% on time vs Spirit Airlines at 55%.

Airline Comparison

Delta Air Lines leads at 93% on time; Spirit Airlines trails at 55%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from RIC

80% on time

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

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

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Arriving at DTW

84% on time

When flights into DTW are late, the average delay is 75 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at DTW: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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