Norfolk (ORF) to Boston (BOS): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on ORF–BOS. November 2024 flights landed on schedule 94% of the time, but May 2025 dropped to 54% — a gap of 40 points. Across the full period the route averages 75% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 52%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 25 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.5%
- Flights/day
- 1.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 46m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 468 mi
Best airline from ORF to BOS
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 84% | 19 min | 1.0% | 497 |
| Spirit Airlines | 70% | 20 min | 3.7% | 134 |
| JetBlue Airways | 61% | 38 min | 0.7% | 307 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ORF to BOS
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (47%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 69% | 27 min |
| Tuesday | 76% | 38 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 69% | 21 min |
| Friday | 72% | 31 min |
| Saturdaybest | 82% | 28 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 19 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft26%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system40%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ORF to BOS delayed?
- 25% of ORF–BOS 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 25 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ORF to BOS?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 497 flights. 3 airlines flew ORF–BOS frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ORF to BOS?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (47%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ORF to BOS?
- The scheduled ORF–BOS flight time averages 1h 46m over 468 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are ORF to BOS 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 ORF to BOS?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 54% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 40-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 985 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.