Best Time to Fly ORF to DCA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Norfolk International → Ronald Reagan Washington National
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,040 flights were scheduled from Norfolk (ORF) to Washington (DCA) in the last 12 months, and 66.1% of those that flew arrived on time, 11.5 points below the US average of 77.6%.
PSA Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (79% on time) and February the worst month (52%).
The cancellation rate was 3.3% (US average 1.8%).
ORF to DCA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlines | 66.4% | 110 min | 3.1% | 1,012 |
| Envoy Air | Limited data | 4 | ||
| Republic Airways | Limited data | 24 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ORF to DCA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,318 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 89.5% | 3.7% | 328 |
| 6am–7am | 86.5% | 4.8% | 482 |
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 11 | |
| 9am–10am | 63.1% | 1.8% | 226 |
| 10am–11am | 79.3% | 1.6% | 247 |
| 11am–12pm | 63.0% | 3.0% | 234 |
| 12pm–1pm | 50.0% | 0.0% | 36 |
| 1pm–2pm | 75.4% | 0.0% | 61 |
| 2pm–3pm | 50.5% | 1.9% | 105 |
| 3pm–4pm | 48.1% | 3.4% | 269 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 18 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 50.0% | 10.8% | 83 |
| 6pm–7pm | 76.2% | 0.0% | 84 |
| 7pm–8pm | 46.8% | 6.1% | 82 |
| 8pm–9pm | 25.0% | 30.8% | 52 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on ORF to DCA
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) | 75.5% | +5.1 pts | 0.0% | 49 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 94.2% | +23.8 pts | 0.0% | 69 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 63.5% | -6.8 pts | 8.3% | 363 |
| All other days | 70.4% | — | 3.4% | 1,837 |
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).