Norfolk (ORF) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying ORF to LGA isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 4.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 77% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 78% of the time.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.7%
- Flights/day
- 3.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 30m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 296 mi
Best airline from ORF to LGA
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 78% | 18 min | 4.8% | 2,608 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 69% | 19 min | 1.6% | 62 |
| Endeavor Air | 64% | 29 min | 5.1% | 256 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ORF to LGA
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (60%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 20 min |
| Tuesday | 77% | 20 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 17 min |
| Friday | 73% | 24 min |
| Saturdaybest | 82% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft28%
- Airline operations22%
- National airspace system41%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ORF to LGA delayed?
- 24% of ORF–LGA 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 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ORF to LGA?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 78%, based on 2,608 flights. 3 airlines flew ORF–LGA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ORF to LGA?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (60%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ORF to LGA?
- The scheduled ORF–LGA flight time averages 1h 30m over 296 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are ORF to LGA flights cancelled?
- 4.7% 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 LGA?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 63% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2025 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 26-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,962 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.