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

Norfolk, VA (ORF) to Dallas/Fort Worth, TX (DFW) flight delay odds

68.7% of 998 official scheduled ORF-to-DFW flights arrived on time; 18.0% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 3.0% 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 SIGNALVariable
68.7%arrived on time
18.0%30+ min late
3.0%cancelled
998scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late10.1%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late4.5%all scheduled flights
Diverted1.2%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+25.2 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for ORF to DFW?

Among qualifying ORF-to-DFW departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 80.2% of 363 flights. Evening was lowest at 55.2% across 230 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning36380.2%8.3%3.6%
Afternoon38366.3%22.2%2.1%
Evening23055.2%26.5%3.9%

Which weekday was most reliable for ORF to DFW?

Among qualifying ORF-to-DFW weekday results, Friday had the highest on-time rate: 78.2% of 142 flights. Saturday was lowest at 58.5% across 130 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday14264.8%23.2%2.8%
Tuesday12272.1%10.7%4.9%
Wednesday12872.7%16.4%1.6%
Thursday16472.0%18.9%1.2%
Friday14278.2%12.0%3.5%
Saturday13058.5%23.8%3.1%
Sunday17063.5%20.0%4.1%

Which airline was most reliable for ORF to DFW?

Among qualifying ORF-to-DFW airline results, Frontier Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 69.2% of 39 flights. American Airlines was lowest at 68.9% across 938 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
American Airlines93868.9%18.2%3.2%
Frontier Airlines3969.2%12.8%0.0%
Envoy Air2161.9%19.0%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for ORF to DFW?

Among qualifying ORF-to-DFW month results, October 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 75.9% of 83 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 58.7% across 109 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202510958.7%28.4%2.8%
August 20258562.4%20.0%2.4%
September 20257770.1%18.2%1.3%
October 20258375.9%14.5%0.0%
November 20258772.4%13.8%5.7%
December 20258068.8%21.2%0.0%
January 20266672.7%7.6%12.1%
February 20266475.0%15.6%0.0%
March 20268373.5%18.1%0.0%
April 20268574.1%16.5%2.4%
May 20268968.5%12.4%4.5%
June 20269058.9%24.4%5.6%

What drove ORF to DFW delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded ORF-to-DFW delay category, accounting for 49.3% of 30,712 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline49.3%
Late aircraft36.1%
National airspace8.2%
Weather6.4%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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