BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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DTW→ORF

Detroit, MI (DTW) to Norfolk, VA (ORF) flight delay odds

74.4% of 710 official scheduled DTW-to-ORF flights arrived on time; 15.9% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.3% were cancelled during July 2025–June 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics · Reporting window: July 2025–June 2026 · Updated September 16, 2026

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALGenerally reliable
74.4%arrived on time
15.9%30+ min late
1.3%cancelled
710scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late9.0%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late2.8%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.6%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+9.9 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for DTW to ORF?

Among qualifying DTW-to-ORF departure window results, Night had the highest on-time rate: 74.7% of 237 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 74.0% across 269 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Late morning17574.3%18.9%1.1%
Afternoon26974.0%17.1%0.4%
Night23774.7%12.7%2.5%

Which weekday was most reliable for DTW to ORF?

Among qualifying DTW-to-ORF weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 79.2% of 101 flights. Monday was lowest at 69.4% across 108 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday10869.4%18.5%2.8%
Tuesday10179.2%15.8%0.0%
Wednesday9774.2%17.5%0.0%
Thursday10478.8%13.5%0.0%
Friday10771.0%13.1%3.7%
Saturday8677.9%16.3%0.0%
Sunday10771.0%16.8%1.9%

Which airline was most reliable for DTW to ORF?

Among qualifying DTW-to-ORF airline results, Delta Air Lines had the highest on-time rate: 77.0% of 553 flights. Spirit Airlines was lowest at 60.0% across 30 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Delta Air Lines55377.0%13.7%1.1%
SkyWest Airlines12766.1%25.2%1.6%
Spirit Airlines3060.0%16.7%3.3%

Which month was most reliable for DTW to ORF?

Among qualifying DTW-to-ORF month results, October 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 85.7% of 63 flights. January 2026 was lowest at 55.6% across 27 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20257866.7%17.9%2.6%
August 20256578.5%9.2%0.0%
September 20256872.1%20.6%0.0%
October 20256385.7%6.3%0.0%
November 20255178.4%17.6%0.0%
December 20255466.7%22.2%3.7%
January 20262755.6%22.2%0.0%
February 20262680.8%11.5%0.0%
March 20267962.0%25.3%3.8%
April 20268083.8%11.2%0.0%
May 20265983.1%11.9%1.7%
June 20266075.0%15.0%1.7%

What drove DTW to ORF delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded DTW-to-ORF delay category, accounting for 55.1% of 11,998 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline55.1%
Late aircraft16.1%
National airspace23.6%
Weather5.2%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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