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Route · PHL → ORF · 2020–2025 BTS data

Philadelphia to Norfolk

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PHL to ORF (Philadelphia to Norfolk) ranks #2359 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
89 min
Delay when late
5,344
Flights
#2359 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.3%

Best Month

Feb 2024 94%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 51%

Distance

212 mi

Carriers

6

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 52 19 1 0 OH
Nov 2025 78 19 2 0 OH
Oct 2025 95 17 0 0 OH,YX
Sep 2025 101 19 0 0 OH
Aug 2025 66 16 0 0 YX,OH
Jul 2025 89 31 11 0 OH,YX
Jun 2025 86 39 2 0 OH,YX
May 2025 108 37 2 0 OH,YX
Apr 2025 88 30 0 0 OH
Mar 2025 81 21 2 0 OH
Feb 2025 70 24 4 0 OH,YX
Jan 2025 53 8 1 0 OH,YX
Dec 2024 30 9 0 0 OH,YX
Nov 2024 35 5 0 0 OH
Oct 2024 93 13 0 0 OH
Sep 2024 89 23 2 0 YX,OH
Aug 2024 90 23 4 0 F9,YX,OH
Jul 2024 73 36 4 0 F9,OH
Jun 2024 71 21 4 0 F9,OH,YX
May 2024 36 12 0 0 OH
Apr 2024 60 16 0 1 OH
Mar 2024 61 6 0 0 OH
Feb 2024 52 3 0 0 OH,YX
Jan 2024 51 21 1 0 YX,OH

PHL–ORF seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (83.1%) · weakest: July (62.1%)

60%65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 76.9%

Strongest calendar month

October

83.1% on-time · ~91 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~91 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

62.1% on-time · ~79 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.3%

40 of 1,708 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 1,708 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

PHL - Philadelphia

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Philadelphia, PA.

PHL on-time profile

ORF - Norfolk

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

ORF on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare PHL vs ORF

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among PHL departures

From PHL, this corridor sits with 60 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 65 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (4 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Norfolk · fleet on-time rank #4335 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PHL to ORF

The Philadelphia to Norfolk corridor (PHL to ORF) posts a 75.9% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 5,344 tracked flights. Late flights run 88.7 minutes behind on average. 6 carriers cover the 212-mile route; over the last 24 months, 40 of 1,708 flights were cancelled (2.3%) and 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 94% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 51% - a 44-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PHL–ORF peaks in October at 83.1% on-time ; the softest month is July at 62.1%, a 21.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PHL to ORF rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PHL to ORF ranks #2359 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 PHL to ORF? ▼
Flights from Philadelphia to Norfolk have a 75.9% on-time rate based on 5,344 flights. The average delay is 88.7 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 94% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PHL to ORF? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 2.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (40 of 1,708 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PHL to ORF? ▼
The flight distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Norfolk (ORF) is approximately 212 miles. This route is served by 6 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PHL to ORF? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (94% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (51% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

PHL Airport

Philadelphia
ORF Airport

Norfolk
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 PHL–ORF data

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

  • Compare PHL and ORF airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PHL airport
  • If your dates flex, October (83.1% on-time) beats July (62.1%) 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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