Norfolk (ORF) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The biggest risk when flying ORF to FLL isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 4.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 75% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.3%
- Flights/day
- 1.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 24m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 781 mi
Best airline from ORF to FLL
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 76% | 20 min | 4.8% | 628 |
| JetBlue Airways | 73% | 17 min | 1.5% | 133 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ORF to FLL
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (48%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 19 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 80% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 19 min |
| Friday | 77% | 15 min |
| Saturdaybest | 80% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 65% | 57 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 operations33%
- National airspace system31%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ORF to FLL delayed?
- 25% of ORF–FLL 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 23 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ORF to FLL?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 76%, based on 628 flights. 2 airlines flew ORF–FLL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ORF to FLL?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (48%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ORF to FLL?
- The scheduled ORF–FLL flight time averages 2h 24m over 781 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are ORF to FLL flights cancelled?
- 4.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from ORF to FLL?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 48% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 52-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 798 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.