VS 2973 Richmond to Atlanta Flight Status

Virgin Atlantic Airways Flight VS2973 from Richmond Airport RIC to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport ATL is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on May 30th, 2026.
Check the table below for VS2973's most recent flight history:

VS 2973 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
May 30 19:12 20:22
Landed
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May 24 19:37 20:55
Landed Late
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May 23 18:40 19:57
Landed
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May 16 19:27 20:42
Landed
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May 09 19:22 20:34
Landed
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Virgin Atlantic Airways VS 2973 Richmond to Atlanta Flight Information

Virgin Atlantic Airways Flight VS2973 connects Richmond, United States to Atlanta, United States, taking off from Richmond Airport RIC and landing at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport ATL.

How long is the VS2973 flight from Richmond to Atlanta?

The average flight time from Richmond to Atlanta is 1 hour and 17 minutes. The flight distance is 773 km / 480 miles and the average flight speed is 608 km/h / 378 mph.

How many VS2973 flights are operated per week?

1 flight per week. The flight VS2973 is operated on Saturday.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Virgin Atlantic Airways Flight VS2973 Richmond to Atlanta?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Virgin Atlantic Airways Flight VS2973 is 4.8/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight VS2973 arriving at?

Flight VS2973 arrives at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) Terminal S.

When was the latest VS2973 flight?

The latest flight took off on Sunday, May 31st, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 20:22.

How else can the flight VS2973 be referenced as?

This Virgin Atlantic Airways flight can also be referenced as VIR2973, VS 2973, VIR 2973.

How often is flight VS2973 delayed?

On average, 40% of all VS2973 flights are delayed. The average delay is 32 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled VS2973 flight or baggage issues?

If your VS2973 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.

See our VS2973 Flight Tracker above for more details.

VS2973 and Richmond RIC to Atlanta ATL Flights

Other flights departing from Richmond RIC: AA2410, DL1214, AA6202, UA3476

Other flights arriving at Atlanta ATL: BA227, DL3056, DL5246, DL1214

All flights connecting Richmond RIC to Atlanta ATL.

VS2973 Virgin Atlantic Airways Flight: Richmond to Atlanta Route Map

VS2973 Virgin Atlantic Airways Flight Map: Richmond to Atlanta
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