Orlando (MCO) to Norfolk (ORF): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Orlando (MCO) to Norfolk (ORF) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2025, 94% of arrivals were on time; in March 2026 that fell to 51% — a 43-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 78% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 58%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.2%
- Flights/day
- 2.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 0m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 655 mi
Best airline from MCO to ORF
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 80% | 10 min | 1.4% | 790 |
| Frontier Airlines | 77% | 22 min | 1.7% | 288 |
| Spirit Airlines | 73% | 18 min | 3.8% | 528 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MCO to ORF
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (39%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 21 min |
| Tuesday | 86% | 13 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 88% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 11 min |
| Friday | 75% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 72% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 18 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft38%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system22%
- Weather10%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MCO to ORF delayed?
- 23% of MCO–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 MCO to ORF?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 790 flights. 3 airlines flew MCO–ORF frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MCO to ORF?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (39%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MCO to ORF?
- The scheduled MCO–ORF flight time averages 2h 0m over 655 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are MCO to ORF flights cancelled?
- 2.2% 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 MCO to ORF?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 51% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 43-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,606 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.