Baltimore (BWI) to Norfolk (ORF): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Baltimore (BWI) to Norfolk (ORF) effectively runs on two schedules. In January 2026, 91% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 53% — a 38-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 77% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (90% vs 65%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.0%
- Flights/day
- 4.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 59m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 159 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BWI to ORF
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (50%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 14 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 84% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 12 min |
| Friday | 75% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 16 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft44%
- Airline operations39%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather4%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BWI to ORF delayed?
- 23% of BWI–ORF flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 12 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BWI to ORF?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (50%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BWI to ORF?
- The scheduled BWI–ORF flight time averages 59m over 159 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are BWI to ORF flights cancelled?
- 1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from BWI to ORF?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 53% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2026 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 38-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,062 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.