Orlando (MCO) to Norfolk (ORF): On-Time Performance
Data through May 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 (86% vs 59%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.1%
- Flights/day
- 2.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 60m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 655 mi
Best airline from MCO to ORF
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlinesmost reliable | 81% | 14 min | 1.3% | 229 |
| Southwest Airlines | 81% | 9 min | 1.2% | 756 |
| Spirit Airlines | 73% | 17 min | 3.8% | 558 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MCO to ORF
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (39%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 7 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 88% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 9 min |
| Friday | 75% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 71% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 16 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft36%
- Airline operations32%
- National airspace system26%
- Weather6%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MCO to ORF delayed?
- 22% of MCO–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 13 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MCO to ORF?
- Frontier Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 229 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 (94% 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 1h 60m over 655 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are MCO to ORF flights cancelled?
- 2.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, 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 1,543 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.