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Route · ORF → MCO · 2020–2025 BTS data

Norfolk to Orlando

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ORF to MCO (Norfolk to Orlando) ranks #3151 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

75.7%
On-time
-3.3 pts
vs US avg
78 min
Delay when late
3,413
Flights
#3151 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.0%

Best Month

Nov 2024 90%

Worst Month

Mar 2024 53%

Distance

655 mi

Carriers

9

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 66 22 1 0 WN,F9,NK
Nov 2025 69 18 1 0 F9,NK,WN
Oct 2025 58 10 0 1 WN,F9,NK
Sep 2025 62 8 0 0 WN,NK,F9
Aug 2025 73 26 0 1 WN,F9,NK
Jul 2025 72 24 1 0 NK,WN,F9
Jun 2025 69 22 0 0 WN,F9,NK
May 2025 72 15 0 2 NK,WN,F9
Apr 2025 73 20 0 0 F9,NK,WN
Mar 2025 71 13 1 0 WN,F9,NK
Feb 2025 57 9 0 0 WN,F9,NK
Jan 2025 66 13 2 0 WN,F9,NK
Dec 2024 70 14 1 0 F9,NK,WN
Nov 2024 59 6 0 0 NK,WN
Oct 2024 43 7 3 0 WN,NK
Sep 2024 35 7 0 0 WN,NK
Aug 2024 53 21 1 0 NK,WN
Jul 2024 66 23 2 1 NK,WN
Jun 2024 64 21 2 0 NK,WN
May 2024 62 26 0 0 NK,WN
Apr 2024 70 14 0 1 F9,NK,WN
Mar 2024 70 33 0 0 F9,NK,WN
Feb 2024 68 13 0 0 F9,NK,WN
Jan 2024 85 19 0 0 F9,NK,WN

ORF–MCO seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (85.1%) · weakest: August (65.0%)

60%65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 76.1%

Strongest calendar month

February

85.1% on-time · ~52 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

April

~62 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

August

65.0% on-time · ~60 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.0%

15 of 1,553 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

6 of 1,553 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

MCO - Orlando

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Orlando, FL.

MCO on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare ORF vs MCO

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: Orlando · fleet on-time rank #4367 of 4927.

What the Data Says About ORF to MCO

The Norfolk to Orlando corridor (ORF to MCO) posts a 75.7% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 3,413 tracked flights. Late flights run 78.0 minutes behind on average. 9 carriers cover the 655-mile route; over the last 24 months, 15 of 1,553 flights were cancelled (1.0%) and 0.4% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Mar 2024 came in at just 53% - a 37-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ORF–MCO peaks in February at 85.1% on-time while April carries the heaviest traffic (~62 flights per month) ; the softest month is August at 65.0%, a 20.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ORF to MCO rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ORF to MCO ranks #3151 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 MCO? ▼
Flights from Norfolk to Orlando have a 75.7% on-time rate based on 3,413 flights. The average delay is 78.0 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ORF to MCO? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (15 of 1,553 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ORF to MCO? ▼
The flight distance from Norfolk (ORF) to Orlando (MCO) is approximately 655 miles. This route is served by 9 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ORF to MCO? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (90% on-time). The worst was Mar 2024 (53% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

ORF Airport

Norfolk
MCO Airport

Orlando
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–MCO data

ORF–MCO is mid-pack at 75.7% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare ORF and MCO airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ORF airport
  • If your dates flex, February (85.1% on-time) beats August (65.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 75.7% 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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