Newark (EWR) to Norfolk (ORF): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on EWR–ORF: 5.2% 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, 79% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 84% of the time.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 5.2%
- Flights/day
- 2.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 32m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 284 mi
Best airline from EWR to ORF
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 84% | 11 min | 5.4% | 1,121 |
| United Airlines | 68% | 27 min | 5.0% | 598 |
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 (61%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 16 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 84% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 19 min |
| Friday | 79% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 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 aircraft43%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system21%
- 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 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 16 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 1,121 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 (61%). 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 32m 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?
- 5.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — 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 1,719 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.