Best Time to Fly ORF to FLL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Norfolk International → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
419 flights were scheduled from Norfolk (ORF) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) in the last 12 months, and 69.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 7.8 points below the US average of 77.6%.
JetBlue was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 72.5%, while Spirit Airlines trailed at 67.7%.
October has been the best month (92% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (66%).
5.0% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
ORF to FLL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | 72.5% | 55 min | 2.2% | 182 |
| Spirit Airlines | 67.7% | 70 min | 7.3% | 234 |
| Allegiant Air | Limited data | 3 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ORF to FLL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 767 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 88.3% | 1.1% | 95 |
| 6am–7am | 88.2% | 2.8% | 141 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 16 | |
| 10am–11am | 82.7% | 0.0% | 52 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 20 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 76.5% | 0.0% | 68 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 3pm–4pm | 60.9% | 4.2% | 48 |
| 4pm–5pm | 73.9% | 2.1% | 47 |
| 5pm–6pm | 80.2% | 5.8% | 86 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 26 | |
| 7pm–8pm | 74.3% | 9.8% | 82 |
| 8pm–9pm | 47.8% | 6.9% | 72 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 10 | |
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 FLL
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) | Limited data | 15 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 62.5% | -15.8 pts | 4.8% | 42 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 70.9% | -7.4 pts | 3.6% | 139 |
| All other days | 78.3% | — | 3.7% | 571 |
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).