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Route · MIA → ORF · 2020–2025 BTS data

Miami to Norfolk

The MIA–ORF corridor (Miami, FL → Norfolk, VA) runs ahead of the national average, served by 12 carriers across roughly 802 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

79.6%
On-time
+0.6 pts
vs US avg
85 min
Delay when late
3,106
Flights

Cancelled

1.5%

Best Month

Nov 2024 95%

Worst Month

Mar 2025 61%

Distance

802 mi

Carriers

12

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 61 14 0 0 AA,MQ
Nov 2025 58 9 3 0 MQ,AA
Oct 2025 31 7 0 0 AA
Sep 2025 30 3 0 0 AA
Aug 2025 36 19 0 0 AA,YX
Jul 2025 35 15 1 0 AA,YX
Jun 2025 34 10 0 0 AA,YX
May 2025 31 16 0 0 AA
Apr 2025 33 9 0 0 MQ,AA
Mar 2025 57 22 2 0 AA,MQ
Jan 2025 37 9 4 0 AA,MQ
Dec 2024 47 10 0 0 AA,MQ
Nov 2024 55 3 0 0 MQ,AA
Oct 2024 31 1 0 1 AA
Sep 2024 33 9 0 0 AA,MQ
Aug 2024 57 10 1 0 AA,MQ
Jul 2024 31 8 1 0 AA
Jun 2024 34 10 0 0 AA
May 2024 62 18 2 0 AA
Apr 2024 60 15 1 1 AA,MQ
Mar 2024 58 13 1 0 AA,MQ
Feb 2024 39 9 0 0 AA,MQ
Jan 2024 53 9 0 0 AA,MQ
Dec 2023 58 11 0 0 MQ,AA

Cancellation Rate

1.5%

16 of 1,061 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

2 of 1,061 flights

What the Data Says About MIA to ORF

3,106 tracked flights put the MIA to ORF pairing (Miami to Norfolk) at a 79.6% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 85.3 minutes on average. Across the 802-mile route and its 12 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.5% cancelled and 0.2% diverted (1,061 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Mar 2025 came in at just 61% - a 33-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from MIA to ORF?
Flights from Miami to Norfolk have a 79.6% on-time rate based on 3,106 flights. The average delay is 85.3 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MIA to ORF?
Over the last 24 months, 1.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (16 of 1,061 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MIA to ORF?
The flight distance from Miami (MIA) to Norfolk (ORF) is approximately 802 miles. This route is served by 12 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MIA to ORF?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (95% on-time). The worst was Mar 2025 (61% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights Editorial

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