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Route · ORF → BOS · 2020–2025 BTS data

Norfolk to Boston

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ORF to BOS (Norfolk to Boston) ranks #4347 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

75.9%
On-time
-3.1 pts
vs US avg
81 min
Delay when late
1,201
Flights
#4347 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.2%

Best Month

Oct 2025 90%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 61%

Distance

468 mi

Carriers

14

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Nov 2025 34 5 0 0 YX
Oct 2025 60 6 0 0 B6,YX
Sep 2025 64 11 1 0 YX,B6
Aug 2025 71 16 0 0 YX,G4,B6
Jul 2025 78 28 1 0 B6,YX,G4
Jun 2025 69 27 0 0 B6,YX,G4
May 2025 48 21 2 0 B6,NK,YX,G4
Nov 2024 33 2 0 0 YX,NK
Oct 2024 52 8 0 0 YX,NK
Sep 2024 60 12 1 0 YX,DL,NK
Aug 2024 66 22 4 0 DL,G4,NK,YX
Jul 2024 69 22 1 0 DL,G4,NK,YX
Jun 2024 59 19 3 0 DL,G4,NK,YX
May 2024 34 16 1 0 G4,NK
Oct 2023 31 0 0 0 YX
Sep 2023 31 11 2 0 YX
Aug 2023 35 14 0 0 G4,YX
Jul 2023 46 13 3 0 G4,YX
Jun 2023 35 6 3 0 G4,YX
Aug 2022 40 5 0 0 G4,9E
Jul 2022 40 6 0 0 G4,9E
Jun 2022 37 8 3 0 G4,9E
Oct 2021 30 1 0 0 YX,9E
Jul 2021 38 4 1 0 G4,YX,9E

ORF–BOS seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (91.3%) · weakest: May (54.9%)

50%60%70%80%90%100% MayJunJulAugSepOctNov 89.6%

Strongest calendar month

October

91.3% on-time · ~43 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~54 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

May

54.9% on-time · ~41 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.2%

26 of 1,160 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

0 of 1,160 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

BOS - Boston

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Boston, MA.

BOS on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare ORF vs BOS

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among ORF departures

From ORF, this corridor sits with 14 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 20 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (5 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Boston · fleet on-time rank #4334 of 4927.

What the Data Says About ORF to BOS

The Norfolk to Boston corridor (ORF to BOS) posts a 75.9% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 1,201 tracked flights. Late flights run 81.1 minutes behind on average. 14 carriers cover the 468-mile route; over the last 24 months, 26 of 1,160 flights were cancelled (2.2%) and 0.0% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2025 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 61% - a 29-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ORF–BOS peaks in October at 91.3% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~54 flights per month) ; the softest month is May at 54.9%, a 36.4-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ORF to BOS rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ORF to BOS ranks #4347 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 BOS? ▼
Flights from Norfolk to Boston have a 75.9% on-time rate based on 1,201 flights. The average delay is 81.1 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2025 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ORF to BOS? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 2.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (26 of 1,160 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ORF to BOS? ▼
The flight distance from Norfolk (ORF) to Boston (BOS) is approximately 468 miles. This route is served by 14 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ORF to BOS? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2025 (90% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (61% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

ORF Airport

Norfolk
BOS Airport

Boston
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–BOS data

ORF–BOS is mid-pack at 75.9% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare ORF and BOS airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ORF airport
  • If your dates flex, October (91.3% on-time) beats May (54.9%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 75.9% 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

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