Newark (EWR) to Norfolk (ORF): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Delays are only half the story on EWR–ORF: 4.6% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 78% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 84% of the time.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.6%
- Flights/day
- 1.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 31m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 284 mi
Best airline from EWR to ORF
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 84% | 11 min | 4.3% | 959 |
| United Airlines | 68% | 26 min | 5.1% | 652 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from EWR to ORF
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (62%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 15 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 83% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 22 min |
| Friday | 78% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 23 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 operations32%
- National airspace system19%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from EWR to ORF delayed?
- 22% of EWR–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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from EWR to ORF?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 959 flights. 2 airlines flew EWR–ORF frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from EWR to ORF?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (62%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from EWR to ORF?
- The scheduled EWR–ORF flight time averages 1h 31m over 284 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are EWR to ORF flights cancelled?
- 4.6% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from EWR to ORF?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 44% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 48-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,611 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.