Worcester Regional Airport (ORH): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) in Worcester, MA is a middle-of-the-pack performer: 78% of departures are on time, within a few points of the national 78%. It hosts 3 airlines flying 2 departures a day to 5 destinations, with cancellations at 2.3%.
- Departures on-time
- 78%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 23 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 82%
- Cancelled
- 2.3%
- Destinations
- 5
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 3
Plan your departure from ORH
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 1 p.m.
- 84% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday
- 81% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 2.3%
- above the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from ORH
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 32 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 18 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 81% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 31 min |
| Friday | 71% | 24 min |
| Saturday | 71% | 25 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 27 min |
Busiest routes from ORH
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORH → MCO (Orlando) | 362 | 75% | 23 min |
| ORH → FLL (Fort Lauderdale) | 319 | 68% | 31 min |
| ORH → RSW (Fort Myers) | 113 | 63% | 31 min |
Where flights into ORH come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCO (Orlando) → ORH | 362 | 88% | 9 min |
| FLL (Fort Lauderdale) → ORH | 319 | 75% | 16 min |
| RSW (Fort Myers) → ORH | 113 | 74% | 19 min |
What causes delays at ORH
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing ORH.
- Late-arriving aircraft41%
- Airline operations26%
- National airspace system30%
- Weather3%
Alternative airports near Worcester
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| PVD — Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport | 44 mi | 81% | 16 min |
| BOS — Boston Logan International Airport | 45 mi | 78% | 17 min |
| BDL — Bradley International Airport | 47 mi | 81% | 16 min |
| MHT — Manchester-Boston Regional Airport | 51 mi | 82% | 16 min |
| MVY — Martha's Vineyard Airport | 89 mi | 77% | 24 min |
Compare the airport-level record first, then check the exact route you plan to book.
Airline performance at ORH
| Airline | On-time departures | Avg delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airways | 88% | 11 min | 369 |
| Endeavor Air | 81% | 32 min | 148 |
| JetBlue Airways | 76% | 26 min | 1,636 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at ORH?
- 22% of departures from Worcester Regional Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-07 and 2026-07, with an average departure delay of 23 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from ORH?
- Flights scheduled around 1 p.m. depart on time 84% of the time at ORH, versus 69% around 5 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- How often are flights cancelled at ORH?
- 2.3% of scheduled departures from ORH were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 2,153 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.