BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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Norfolk, VA (ORF) to Detroit, MI (DTW) flight delay odds

Historically, 77.6% of scheduled reportable flights on this direction arrived on time in July 2025–June 2026. The sample includes 710 flights.

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

When is this route most reliable?

The same route can behave differently through the day. These are scheduled departure windows, not actual departure times. Small time windows with fewer than 40 flights are withheld.

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

Weekday comparison

Day-of-week results use at least 30 scheduled flights per row. Look for broad patterns, not tiny percentage differences.

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%

Airline comparison

Marketing-carrier results make codeshare flights easier to compare as travelers buy them. Dedicated route-airline reports require at least 160 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%

Monthly trend

Month-by-month results show whether a twelve-month average hides an unusual period.

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 reported delay minutes?

BTS cause minutes are reported for qualifying delayed flights. These shares describe recorded delay minutes—not the chance that a particular cause will affect your next flight.

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

Weather, schedules and operations change. For a trip you have already booked, use the airline or airport for live status.