Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Norfolk (ORF): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on FLL–ORF: 3.7% 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, 74% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.7%
- Flights/day
- 1.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 13m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 781 mi
Best airline from FLL to ORF
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue Airwaysmost reliable | 74% | 15 min | 2.7% | 183 |
| Spirit Airlines | 73% | 19 min | 4.0% | 596 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from FLL to ORF
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (54%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 27 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 14 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 82% | 18 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 15 min |
| Friday | 77% | 11 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 65% | 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 aircraft26%
- Airline operations34%
- National airspace system35%
- Weather4%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from FLL to ORF delayed?
- 26% of FLL–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 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from FLL to ORF?
- JetBlue Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 74%, based on 183 flights. 2 airlines flew FLL–ORF frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from FLL to ORF?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (54%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from FLL to ORF?
- The scheduled FLL–ORF flight time averages 2h 13m over 781 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are FLL to ORF flights cancelled?
- 3.7% 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 FLL to ORF?
- December 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 50% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 46-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 807 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.