Washington (IAD) to Norfolk (ORF): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on IAD–ORF. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 97% of the time, but July 2024 dropped to 66% — a gap of 32 points. Across the full period the route averages 82% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (94% vs 77%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.9%
- Flights/day
- 1.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 7m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 158 mi
Best airline from IAD to ORF
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 83% | 13 min | 3.1% | 546 |
| United Airlines | 81% | 16 min | 1.0% | 709 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from IAD to ORF
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (76%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 86% | 14 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 89% | 9 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 89% | 7 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 13 min |
| Friday | 78% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 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 aircraft41%
- Airline operations33%
- National airspace system16%
- Weather10%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from IAD to ORF delayed?
- 18% of IAD–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 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from IAD to ORF?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 546 flights. 2 airlines flew IAD–ORF frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from IAD to ORF?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (76%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from IAD to ORF?
- The scheduled IAD–ORF flight time averages 1h 7m over 158 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are IAD to ORF flights cancelled?
- 1.9% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from IAD to ORF?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 66% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 32-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,255 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.