Charlotte (CLT) to Norfolk (ORF): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on CLT–ORF. November 2024 flights landed on schedule 87% of the time, but July 2025 dropped to 60% — a gap of 27 points. Across the full period the route averages 75% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (85% vs 66%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.8%
- Flights/day
- 6.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 17m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 290 mi
Best airline from CLT to ORF
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 75% | 19 min | 1.7% | 2,755 |
| PSA Airlines | 75% | 19 min | 1.8% | 2,475 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLT to ORF
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (90% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 19 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 81% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 20 min |
| Friday | 71% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 22 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft51%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLT to ORF delayed?
- 25% of CLT–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 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CLT to ORF?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 75%, based on 2,755 flights. 2 airlines flew CLT–ORF frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CLT to ORF?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (64%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CLT to ORF?
- The scheduled CLT–ORF flight time averages 1h 17m over 290 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are CLT to ORF flights cancelled?
- 1.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from CLT to ORF?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 87%. If your dates are flexible, that 27-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 5,247 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.