Philadelphia (PHL) to Norfolk (ORF): On-Time Performance
Data through May 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, 72% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 91% of the time.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 29 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.0%
- Flights/day
- 2.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 14m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 212 mi
Best airline from PHL to ORF
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 91% | 5 min | 0.8% | 132 |
| PSA Airlines | 70% | 31 min | 3.2% | 1,542 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHL to ORF
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (61%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 28 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 80% | 24 min |
| Wednesday | 75% | 27 min |
| Thursday | 70% | 29 min |
| Friday | 68% | 27 min |
| Saturday | 71% | 27 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 39 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft53%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHL to ORF delayed?
- 28% of PHL–ORF flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 29 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PHL to ORF?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 91%, based on 132 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 (87% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (61%). 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 14m over 212 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are PHL to ORF flights cancelled?
- 3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — 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 1,702 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.