Norfolk (ORF) to Atlanta (ATL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on ORF–ATL. April 2026 flights landed on schedule 94% of the time, but July 2024 dropped to 58% — a gap of 36 points. Across the full period the route averages 82% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 68%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.6%
- Flights/day
- 8.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 55m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 516 mi
Best airline from ORF to ATL
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 83% | 15 min | 1.6% | 5,483 |
| Frontier Airlines | 68% | 30 min | 2.0% | 410 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ORF to ATL
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (65%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 18 min |
| Tuesday | 86% | 12 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 88% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 84% | 13 min |
| Friday | 80% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 22 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft37%
- Airline operations42%
- National airspace system18%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ORF to ATL delayed?
- 18% of ORF–ATL 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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ORF to ATL?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 5,483 flights. 2 airlines flew ORF–ATL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ORF to ATL?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (65%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ORF to ATL?
- The scheduled ORF–ATL flight time averages 1h 55m over 516 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are ORF to ATL flights cancelled?
- 1.6% 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 ORF to ATL?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 58% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 36-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 5,893 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.