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

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

71.9% of 825 official scheduled PHL-to-ORF flights arrived on time; 18.4% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 3.5% 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 SIGNALVariable
71.9%arrived on time
18.4%30+ min late
3.5%cancelled
825scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late12.5%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late7.2%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+15.9 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for PHL to ORF?

Among qualifying PHL-to-ORF departure window results, Late morning had the highest on-time rate: 88.4% of 69 flights. Evening was lowest at 66.5% across 520 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning7181.7%11.3%2.8%
Late morning6988.4%7.2%0.0%
Afternoon15377.8%14.4%2.6%
Evening52066.5%22.1%4.4%

Which weekday was most reliable for PHL to ORF?

Among qualifying PHL-to-ORF weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 80.3% of 127 flights. Sunday was lowest at 66.9% across 121 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday12067.5%22.5%3.3%
Tuesday12780.3%12.6%2.4%
Wednesday11576.5%20.0%2.6%
Thursday11869.5%16.1%3.4%
Friday11871.2%19.5%4.2%
Saturday10670.8%16.0%3.8%
Sunday12166.9%22.3%5.0%

Which airline was most reliable for PHL to ORF?

Among qualifying PHL-to-ORF airline results, Republic Airways had the highest on-time rate: 85.1% of 47 flights. PSA Airlines was lowest at 71.1% across 778 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
PSA Airlines77871.1%19.0%3.7%
Republic Airways4785.1%8.5%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for PHL to ORF?

Among qualifying PHL-to-ORF month results, May 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 82.2% of 73 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 52.8% across 89 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20258952.8%29.2%12.4%
August 20256675.8%21.2%0.0%
September 202510181.2%9.9%0.0%
October 20259582.1%11.6%0.0%
November 20257873.1%15.4%2.6%
December 20255261.5%28.8%1.9%
January 20265273.1%13.5%11.5%
February 20263959.0%28.2%5.1%
March 20263663.9%19.4%8.3%
April 20265475.9%16.7%0.0%
May 20267382.2%15.1%1.4%
June 20269068.9%21.1%3.3%

What drove PHL to ORF delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded PHL-to-ORF delay category, accounting for 50.6% of 19,715 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline31.1%
Late aircraft50.6%
National airspace9.2%
Weather9.1%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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