New York (JFK) to Norfolk (ORF): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying JFK to ORF isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 4.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 84% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 84%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 11 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.4%
- Flights/day
- 2.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 33m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 290 mi
Best airline from JFK to ORF
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 84% | 12 min | 5.8% | 434 |
| Republic Airways | 84% | 11 min | 4.0% | 1,587 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from JFK to ORF
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (66%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 83% | 11 min |
| Tuesday | 87% | 11 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 89% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 13 min |
| Friday | 80% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 87% | 9 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft50%
- Airline operations19%
- National airspace system29%
- Weather2%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from JFK to ORF delayed?
- 16% of JFK–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 11 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from JFK to ORF?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 434 flights. 2 airlines flew JFK–ORF frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from JFK to ORF?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (66%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from JFK to ORF?
- The scheduled JFK–ORF flight time averages 1h 33m over 290 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 16% of the time.
- How often are JFK to ORF flights cancelled?
- 4.4% 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 JFK to ORF?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 66% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 31-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,021 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.