Miami (MIA) to Norfolk (ORF): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on MIA–ORF. February 2025 flights landed on schedule 96% of the time, but August 2025 dropped to 47% — a gap of 49 points. Across the full period the route averages 74% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.5%
- Flights/day
- 1.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 23m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 802 mi
Best airline from MIA to ORF
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 83% | 9 min | 1.1% | 272 |
| American Airlines | 71% | 22 min | 1.6% | 862 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MIA to ORF
Aim for departures around 4 p.m. (80% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (71%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 20 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 21 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 13 min |
| Friday | 68% | 24 min |
| Saturday | 72% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 63% | 26 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft35%
- Airline operations40%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather11%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MIA to ORF delayed?
- 26% of MIA–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 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MIA to ORF?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 272 flights. 2 airlines flew MIA–ORF frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MIA to ORF?
- Departures around 4 p.m. have the best record (80% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (71%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MIA to ORF?
- The scheduled MIA–ORF flight time averages 2h 23m over 802 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are MIA to ORF flights cancelled?
- 1.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from MIA to ORF?
- August 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 47% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2025 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 49-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,147 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.