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Route · ORF → ATL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Norfolk to Atlanta

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ORF to ATL (Norfolk to Atlanta) ranks #668 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

87.4%
On-time
+8.4 pts
vs US avg
87 min
Delay when late
14,428
Flights
#668 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.3%

Best Month

Feb 2024 93%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 63%

Distance

516 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 237 46 7 0 DL,F9
Nov 2025 230 34 3 0 DL,F9
Oct 2025 268 26 1 1 DL,F9
Sep 2025 253 20 0 0 DL,F9
Aug 2025 264 35 3 1 F9,DL
Jul 2025 263 70 3 1 DL,F9
Jun 2025 253 62 5 0 DL,F9
May 2025 246 58 0 0 DL,F9
Apr 2025 222 35 5 1 DL,F9
Mar 2025 225 27 0 0 DL,F9
Feb 2025 194 42 5 0 DL,F9
Jan 2025 194 48 11 0 DL,F9
Dec 2024 217 43 0 0 DL,F9
Nov 2024 215 41 0 0 DL,F9
Oct 2024 237 27 0 0 DL,F9
Sep 2024 220 39 0 0 DL,F9
Aug 2024 230 48 0 0 DL,F9
Jul 2024 236 88 22 2 DL,F9
Jun 2024 232 42 2 0 DL,F9
May 2024 218 41 2 1 DL,F9
Apr 2024 191 37 1 0 DL
Mar 2024 181 26 0 0 DL
Feb 2024 157 11 0 1 DL
Jan 2024 167 17 2 1 DL

ORF–ATL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: March (92.2%) · weakest: July (79.2%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 86.1%

Strongest calendar month

March

92.2% on-time · ~211 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~215 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

79.2% on-time · ~210 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.3%

72 of 5,350 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

9 of 5,350 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

ORF - Norfolk

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Norfolk, VA.

ORF on-time profile

ATL - Atlanta

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Atlanta, GA.

ATL on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See ORF and ATL side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare ORF vs ATL

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among ORF's stronger departures

ORF → ATL posts a 87.4% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 5 of 20 BTS-tracked routes leaving Norfolk. The same hub also shows 14 mid-band and 1 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #543 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About ORF to ATL

Norfolk to Atlanta (ORF to ATL) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 87.4% on-time rate across 14,428 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 86.8 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 516 miles and is served by 3 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 72 of 5,350 flights were cancelled (1.3%) and 9 diverted (0.2%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 63% - a 30-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ORF–ATL peaks in March at 92.2% on-time while October carries the heaviest traffic (~215 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 79.2%, a 13.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ORF to ATL rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ORF to ATL ranks #668 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from ORF to ATL? ▼
Flights from Norfolk to Atlanta have a 87.4% on-time rate based on 14,428 flights. The average delay is 86.8 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ORF to ATL? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (72 of 5,350 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ORF to ATL? ▼
The flight distance from Norfolk (ORF) to Atlanta (ATL) is approximately 516 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ORF to ATL? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (93% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (63% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

ORF Airport

Norfolk
ATL Airport

Atlanta
Data source

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

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using ORF–ATL data

ORF–ATL runs 8.4 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare ORF and ATL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ORF airport
  • If your dates flex, March (92.2% on-time) beats July (79.2%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 87.4% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

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

Every figure on PlainFlights is rendered directly from BTS On-Time Performance data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates this specific route's on-time performance and monthly trend, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.