Norfolk (ORF) to Orlando (MCO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
When you fly ORF to MCO matters as much as anything else about the booking: the route swung from 90% on-time in November 2024 to just 60% in August 2024. Across the full period the route averages 76% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (86% vs 68%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.0%
- Flights/day
- 2.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 9m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 655 mi
Best airline from ORF to MCO
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 78% | 17 min | 4.2% | 529 |
| Southwest Airlines | 76% | 16 min | 0.5% | 790 |
| Frontier Airlines | 71% | 25 min | 2.1% | 288 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ORF to MCO
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (100% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (60%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 22 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 15 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 83% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 16 min |
| Friday | 77% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 25 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft52%
- Airline operations15%
- National airspace system30%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ORF to MCO delayed?
- 24% of ORF–MCO 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 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ORF to MCO?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 78%, based on 529 flights. 3 airlines flew ORF–MCO frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ORF to MCO?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (100% 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 MCO?
- The scheduled ORF–MCO flight time averages 2h 9m over 655 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are ORF to MCO flights cancelled?
- 2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from ORF to MCO?
- August 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,607 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.