Norfolk (ORF) to New York (JFK): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on ORF–JFK: 5.7% 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, 82% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 5.7%
- 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 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 83% | 14 min | 5.8% | 1,586 |
| Endeavor Air | 80% | 18 min | 5.5% | 434 |
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 (70%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 83% | 10 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 13 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 87% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 17 min |
| Friday | 83% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 18 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft36%
- Airline operations20%
- National airspace system36%
- 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 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ORF to JFK?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 1,586 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 (70%). 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?
- 5.7% 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 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 2,020 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.