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

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

77.6% of 710 official scheduled ORF-to-DTW flights arrived on time; 15.2% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.5% 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
77.6%arrived on time
15.2%30+ min late
1.5%cancelled
710scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late9.9%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late4.4%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.0%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+11.8 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for ORF to DTW?

Among qualifying ORF-to-DTW departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 86.2% of 282 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 71.9% across 260 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning28286.2%8.2%2.8%
Afternoon26071.9%20.8%0.8%
Evening16872.0%18.5%0.6%

Which weekday was most reliable for ORF to DTW?

Among qualifying ORF-to-DTW weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 82.2% of 101 flights. Sunday was lowest at 72.5% across 102 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday10874.1%16.7%1.9%
Tuesday10182.2%13.9%3.0%
Wednesday9778.4%13.4%0.0%
Thursday10479.8%18.3%0.0%
Friday10875.9%13.0%2.8%
Saturday9081.1%13.3%2.2%
Sunday10272.5%17.6%1.0%

Which airline was most reliable for ORF to DTW?

Among qualifying ORF-to-DTW airline results, Delta Air Lines had the highest on-time rate: 80.3% of 553 flights. Spirit Airlines was lowest at 63.3% across 30 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Delta Air Lines55380.3%13.6%1.4%
SkyWest Airlines12769.3%21.3%1.6%
Spirit Airlines3063.3%20.0%3.3%

Which month was most reliable for ORF to DTW?

Among qualifying ORF-to-DTW month results, October 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 92.1% of 63 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 56.4% across 55 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20257867.9%20.5%2.6%
August 20256586.2%9.2%0.0%
September 20256880.9%16.2%0.0%
October 20256392.1%6.3%0.0%
November 20255184.3%11.8%0.0%
December 20255556.4%30.9%5.5%
January 20262766.7%18.5%0.0%
February 20262688.5%3.8%0.0%
March 20267866.7%19.2%3.8%
April 20268085.0%12.5%1.2%
May 20265981.4%15.3%1.7%
June 20266076.7%13.3%1.7%

What drove ORF to DTW delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded ORF-to-DTW delay category, accounting for 53.0% of 15,129 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline53.0%
Late aircraft26.7%
National airspace14.2%
Weather6.1%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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