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

Norfolk, VA (ORF) to New York, NY (LGA) flight delay odds

71.1% of 1,381 official scheduled ORF-to-LGA flights arrived on time; 16.7% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 6.2% 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 SIGNALHigher disruption
71.1%arrived on time
16.7%30+ min late
6.2%cancelled
1,381scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late9.8%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late4.1%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+12.2 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for ORF to LGA?

Among qualifying ORF-to-LGA departure window results, Late morning had the highest on-time rate: 88.0% of 249 flights. Evening was lowest at 56.6% across 279 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning33883.1%7.4%5.3%
Late morning24988.0%7.6%1.6%
Afternoon51562.9%23.3%5.8%
Evening27956.6%23.7%11.8%

Which weekday was most reliable for ORF to LGA?

Among qualifying ORF-to-LGA weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 75.3% of 97 flights. Sunday was lowest at 66.8% across 187 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday22169.7%17.2%6.8%
Tuesday22274.8%11.7%6.8%
Wednesday21772.4%16.6%6.0%
Thursday21669.9%17.6%5.6%
Friday22170.6%19.0%4.5%
Saturday9775.3%15.5%2.1%
Sunday18766.8%18.7%9.6%

Which airline was most reliable for ORF to LGA?

Only Republic Airways met the ORF-to-LGA airline threshold: 71.1% of 1,376 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Republic Airways1,37671.1%16.6%6.2%
Spirit Airlines560.0%20.0%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for ORF to LGA?

Among qualifying ORF-to-LGA month results, August 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 83.9% of 161 flights. November 2025 was lowest at 58.5% across 130 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202517468.4%16.1%11.5%
August 202516183.9%8.7%2.5%
September 202514780.3%14.3%0.7%
October 202511764.1%24.8%3.4%
November 202513058.5%25.4%8.5%
December 202510861.1%26.9%6.5%
January 20269775.3%9.3%11.3%
February 20269669.8%9.4%9.4%
March 20269062.2%18.9%11.1%
April 20268273.2%19.5%2.4%
May 202610473.1%17.3%1.9%
June 20267581.3%9.3%5.3%

What drove ORF to LGA delay minutes?

National airspace was the largest recorded ORF-to-LGA delay category, accounting for 48.4% of 25,027 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline19.4%
Late aircraft26.9%
National airspace48.4%
Weather5.3%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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