Norfolk (ORF) to Philadelphia (PHL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on ORF–PHL. September 2025 flights landed on schedule 89% of the time, but May 2025 dropped to 52% — a gap of 37 points. Across the full period the route averages 74% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 28 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.5%
- Flights/day
- 2.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 12m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 212 mi
Best airline from ORF to PHL
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlinesmost reliable | 75% | 29 min | 2.4% | 1,609 |
| Republic Airways | 67% | 21 min | 3.2% | 189 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ORF to PHL
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (46%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 64% | 44 min |
| Tuesday | 76% | 36 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 28 min |
| Thursdaybest | 78% | 20 min |
| Friday | 77% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 73% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 30 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft34%
- Airline operations50%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ORF to PHL delayed?
- 26% of ORF–PHL 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 28 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ORF to PHL?
- PSA Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 75%, based on 1,609 flights. 2 airlines flew ORF–PHL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ORF to PHL?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (46%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ORF to PHL?
- The scheduled ORF–PHL flight time averages 1h 12m over 212 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are ORF to PHL flights cancelled?
- 2.5% 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 PHL?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 52% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 37-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,815 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.