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

Norfolk, VA (ORF) to Philadelphia, PA (PHL) flight delay odds

76.4% of 826 official scheduled ORF-to-PHL flights arrived on time; 15.3% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 2.2% 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 SIGNALGenerally reliable
76.4%arrived on time
15.3%30+ min late
2.2%cancelled
826scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late9.7%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late5.9%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.0%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+12.5 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for ORF to PHL?

Among qualifying ORF-to-PHL departure window results, Afternoon had the highest on-time rate: 78.1% of 96 flights. Late morning was lowest at 74.4% across 82 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning53476.8%14.4%2.1%
Late morning8274.4%18.3%2.4%
Afternoon9678.1%15.6%4.2%
Evening11474.6%16.7%0.9%

Which weekday was most reliable for ORF to PHL?

Among qualifying ORF-to-PHL weekday results, Thursday had the highest on-time rate: 80.7% of 119 flights. Monday was lowest at 67.5% across 120 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday12067.5%19.2%2.5%
Tuesday12777.2%17.3%2.4%
Wednesday11677.6%12.9%2.6%
Thursday11980.7%15.1%0.8%
Friday11780.3%14.5%1.7%
Saturday10678.3%12.3%0.9%
Sunday12173.6%14.9%4.1%

Which airline was most reliable for ORF to PHL?

Among qualifying ORF-to-PHL airline results, Republic Airways had the highest on-time rate: 80.9% of 47 flights. PSA Airlines was lowest at 76.1% across 779 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
PSA Airlines77976.1%15.1%2.3%
Republic Airways4780.9%17.0%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for ORF to PHL?

Among qualifying ORF-to-PHL month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 89.2% of 102 flights. February 2026 was lowest at 61.5% across 39 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20258962.9%29.2%2.2%
August 20256674.2%19.7%0.0%
September 202510289.2%6.9%0.0%
October 20259583.2%9.5%0.0%
November 20257879.5%14.1%2.6%
December 20255271.2%17.3%0.0%
January 20265271.2%13.5%13.5%
February 20263961.5%28.2%5.1%
March 20263663.9%19.4%5.6%
April 20265483.3%9.3%0.0%
May 20267379.5%11.0%1.4%
June 20269077.8%14.4%2.2%

What drove ORF to PHL delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded ORF-to-PHL delay category, accounting for 43.9% of 18,221 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline41.8%
Late aircraft43.9%
National airspace13.5%
Weather0.9%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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