Philadelphia (PHL) to Norfolk (ORF): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying PHL to ORF isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 71% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 87% of the time.
- On-time
- 71%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 30 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.0%
- Flights/day
- 2.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 15m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 212 mi
Best airline from PHL to ORF
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 87% | 14 min | 1.1% | 189 |
| PSA Airlines | 69% | 32 min | 3.2% | 1,608 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHL to ORF
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (59%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 33 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 77% | 26 min |
| Wednesday | 75% | 26 min |
| Thursday | 68% | 30 min |
| Friday | 68% | 28 min |
| Saturday | 69% | 34 min |
| Sunday | 69% | 37 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 operations27%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHL to ORF delayed?
- 29% of PHL–ORF 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 30 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PHL to ORF?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 87%, based on 189 flights. 2 airlines flew PHL–ORF frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHL to ORF?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (59%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PHL to ORF?
- The scheduled PHL–ORF flight time averages 1h 15m over 212 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 29% of the time.
- How often are PHL to ORF flights cancelled?
- 3% 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 PHL to ORF?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 48% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 86%. If your dates are flexible, that 38-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,814 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.