Norfolk (ORF) to Newark (EWR): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on ORF–EWR: 5.3% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 80% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 5.3%
- Flights/day
- 2.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 37m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 284 mi
Best airline from ORF to EWR
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 85% | 13 min | 4.3% | 599 |
| Republic Airways | 77% | 24 min | 5.8% | 1,085 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ORF to EWR
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (47%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 21 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 84% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 23 min |
| Friday | 74% | 23 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 25 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft22%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system44%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ORF to EWR delayed?
- 20% of ORF–EWR 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 20 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ORF to EWR?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 599 flights. 2 airlines flew ORF–EWR frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ORF to EWR?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 7 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 EWR?
- The scheduled ORF–EWR flight time averages 1h 37m over 284 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are ORF to EWR flights cancelled?
- 5.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from ORF to EWR?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 62% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 35-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,684 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.