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Route · ORF → FLL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Norfolk to Fort Lauderdale

The ORF–FLL corridor (Norfolk, VA → Fort Lauderdale, FL) runs behind the national average, served by 4 carriers across roughly 781 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

69%
On-time
-10 pts
vs US avg
101 min
Delay when late
878
Flights

Cancelled

4.7%

Best Month

Dec 2025 64%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 64%

Distance

781 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 53 19 2 0 NK,B6
Aug 2025 36 8 1 0 G4,NK
Jul 2025 42 11 1 0 NK,G4
Jun 2025 34 6 0 0 NK,G4
Apr 2025 39 3 0 0 NK
Sep 2024 32 1 0 0 NK
Aug 2024 46 8 4 0 NK
Jul 2024 39 9 5 1 G4,NK
Jun 2024 41 16 3 0 G4,NK
May 2024 46 12 1 0 G4,NK
Apr 2024 38 11 0 0 G4,NK
Mar 2024 40 14 1 0 G4,NK
Feb 2024 31 5 1 1 G4,NK
Dec 2023 39 13 1 0 G4,NK
Nov 2023 36 14 1 0 G4,NK
Oct 2023 31 5 0 0 NK
Sep 2023 30 5 2 1 NK
Aug 2023 35 23 3 0 G4,NK
Jul 2023 40 19 3 0 G4,NK
Jun 2023 39 19 4 1 G4,NK
May 2023 39 11 3 0 G4,NK
Apr 2023 39 17 5 0 NK,G4
Mar 2023 33 23 0 0 NK,G4

Cancellation Rate

4.7%

41 of 878 flights

Diversion Rate

0.5%

4 of 878 flights

What the Data Says About ORF to FLL

On-time performance on the ORF to FLL pairing (Norfolk to Fort Lauderdale) trails a chunk of the network: 69% of 878 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 100.5-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 781 miles across 4 carriers. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 4.7% (41 of 878 flights), with 0.5% diverted.

Monthly performance data for this route did not show a clear best/worst split in the sample window; review the monthly table above for period-by-period detail.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from ORF to FLL?
Flights from Norfolk to Fort Lauderdale have a 69% on-time rate based on 878 flights. The average delay is 100.5 minutes. The best recent month was Dec 2025 with 64% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ORF to FLL?
Over the last 24 months, 4.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (41 of 878 flights) and 0.5% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ORF to FLL?
The flight distance from Norfolk (ORF) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is approximately 781 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.

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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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