Best Time to Fly ORF to DTW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Norfolk International → Detroit Metro Wayne County
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 79.8% of Norfolk (ORF) to Detroit (DTW) flights arrived on time (694 scheduled flights). That is 2.2 points above the national average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Delta Air Lines led with 81.9% on time and SkyWest Airlines was last with 70.2%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (86% on time) and January the worst month (66%).
The cancellation rate was 1.3% (US average 1.8%).
ORF to DTW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 81.9% | 97 min | 1.3% | 555 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 70.2% | 122 min | 1.6% | 126 |
| Spirit Airlines | Limited data | 13 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ORF to DTW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,489 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 88.2% | 3.8% | 159 |
| 6am–7am | 90.0% | 1.0% | 304 |
| 7am–8am | 80.5% | 3.4% | 117 |
| 12pm–1pm | 71.2% | 1.2% | 165 |
| 1pm–2pm | 80.9% | 0.0% | 272 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 16 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 77.7% | 0.0% | 157 |
| 5pm–6pm | 73.8% | 0.0% | 240 |
| 6pm–7pm | 72.4% | 1.7% | 59 |
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 DTW
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) | 70.0% | -11.9 pts | 0.0% | 30 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 82.6% | +0.7 pts | 2.1% | 47 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 76.4% | -5.5 pts | 1.4% | 292 |
| All other days | 81.9% | — | 1.0% | 1,120 |
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).