New York (LGA) to Norfolk (ORF): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
New York (LGA) to Norfolk (ORF) has an unusually high scrub rate — 5.2% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 78% land on time, below the national average of 78%. SkyWest Airlines has been the safer pick, arriving on time 87% of the time.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 5.2%
- Flights/day
- 4.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 31m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 296 mi
Best airline from LGA to ORF
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 87% | 8 min | 1.6% | 62 |
| Endeavor Air | 82% | 15 min | 4.2% | 310 |
| Republic Airways | 78% | 15 min | 5.5% | 2,536 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGA to ORF
Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (93% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (67%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 15 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 16 min |
| Friday | 77% | 16 min |
| Saturdaybest | 86% | 9 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft46%
- Airline operations24%
- National airspace system24%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LGA to ORF delayed?
- 22% of LGA–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 14 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LGA to ORF?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 87%, based on 62 flights. 3 airlines flew LGA–ORF frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LGA to ORF?
- Departures around 1 p.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (67%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LGA to ORF?
- The scheduled LGA–ORF flight time averages 1h 31m over 296 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are LGA to ORF flights cancelled?
- 5.2% 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 LGA to ORF?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 61% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,944 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.