Best Time to Fly ORD to ORF: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Chicago O'Hare International → Norfolk International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,897 flights were scheduled from Chicago (ORD) to Norfolk (ORF) in the last 12 months, and 72.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 5.1 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 5 airlines, Envoy Air led with 84.7% on time and PSA Airlines was last with 52.4%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (80% on time) and December the worst month (63%).
The cancellation rate was 2.8% (US average 1.8%).
ORD to ORF on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Air | 84.7% | 53 min | 2.5% | 397 |
| Republic Airways | 80.0% | 74 min | 1.2% | 426 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 68.9% | 52 min | 2.4% | 247 |
| United Airlines | 66.9% | 68 min | 1.9% | 631 |
| PSA Airlines | 52.4% | 89 min | 10.8% | 186 |
| American Airlines | Limited data | 10 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ORD to ORF
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,201 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12am–1am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 6am–7am | 90.4% | 0.0% | 104 |
| 7am–8am | 77.1% | 0.0% | 140 |
| 8am–9am | 90.8% | 0.6% | 174 |
| 9am–10am | 76.3% | 0.0% | 93 |
| 10am–11am | 71.6% | 1.0% | 103 |
| 11am–12pm | 78.6% | 0.5% | 658 |
| 12pm–1pm | 78.5% | 1.5% | 67 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 19 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 77.8% | 1.6% | 303 |
| 3pm–4pm | 67.7% | 0.0% | 31 |
| 4pm–5pm | 83.3% | 4.4% | 45 |
| 5pm–6pm | 67.3% | 3.7% | 162 |
| 6pm–7pm | 67.3% | 2.3% | 821 |
| 7pm–8pm | 63.7% | 5.9% | 354 |
| 8pm–9pm | 78.7% | 1.1% | 90 |
| 9pm–10pm | 73.5% | 5.6% | 36 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on ORD to ORF
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 58.8% | -16.6 pts | 3.8% | 53 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 68.6% | -6.8 pts | 0.0% | 137 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 71.3% | -4.0 pts | 1.7% | 634 |
| All other days | 75.4% | — | 2.1% | 2,377 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).