Norfolk (ORF) to New York (JFK): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Delays are only half the story on ORF–JFK: 4.9% 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, 83% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.9%
- Flights/day
- 2.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 28m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 290 mi
Best airline from ORF to JFK
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 84% | 12 min | 4.8% | 1,531 |
| Endeavor Air | 77% | 18 min | 5.3% | 494 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ORF to JFK
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (73%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 83% | 10 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 12 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 89% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 17 min |
| Friday | 83% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 16 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft33%
- Airline operations21%
- National airspace system38%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ORF to JFK delayed?
- 18% of ORF–JFK 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 13 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ORF to JFK?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 1,531 flights. 2 airlines flew ORF–JFK frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ORF to JFK?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (73%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ORF to JFK?
- The scheduled ORF–JFK flight time averages 1h 28m over 290 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are ORF to JFK flights cancelled?
- 4.9% 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 JFK?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 55% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2025 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 39-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,025 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.