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Route on-time record

ATL to ORF: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

Atlanta (Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport) to Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport). 2,909 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 77% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.5% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Delta 1336 at 7:25 AM.

Flying on a specific date? We’ll adjust for the month, the weekday and the forecast.

ATL → ORF

Atlanta to Norfolk: 2,909 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

77%

Cancelled

1.5%

avg delay 15 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

89% on time vs 66% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

Delta

76% chance on time

Check ATL to ORF fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $182 (Frontier 3072 on 2026-10-25). Fares open on our travel partner (Aviasales). Pick the flight number you chose here.

Most reliable nonstop flights

Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.

  1. #1 · Delta 1336

    7:25 AM → 9:42 AM1h 34m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    88%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    91%
    Cancelled
    3.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    5 min
    • Arrived on time 91% of the time (263 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.3% of the time (9 of 273).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 89% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 66%).
    • Departs outside ATL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 263 flights

    Find Delta 1336 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · Delta 2755

    11:04 AM → 12:34 PM1h 34m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    86%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    88%
    Cancelled
    2.2%
    Avg arrival delay
    8 min
    • Arrived on time 88% of the time (350 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside ATL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 350 flights

    Find Delta 2755 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · Delta 2925

    8:50 PM → 10:20 PM1h 33m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-30.

    81%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    84%
    Cancelled
    0.9%
    Avg arrival delay
    9 min
    • Arrived on time 84% of the time (316 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside ATL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 316 flights

    Find Delta 2925 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · Delta 1101

    1:52 PM → 3:27 PM1h 35m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    78%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    76%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    23 min
    • Arrived on time 76% of the time (25 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside ATL's trouble window: 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • Short track record (25 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 25 flights

    Find Delta 1101 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · Frontier 3072

    9:24 AM → 11:11 AM1h 42m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    74%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    75%
    Cancelled
    1.5%
    Avg arrival delay
    18 min
    • Arrived on time 75% of the time (195 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside ATL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • 54% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Moderate track record · 195 flights

    Find Frontier 3072 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  6. #6 · Delta 2338

    10:53 PM → 12:23 AM1h 37m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    73%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    75%
    Cancelled
    1.7%
    Avg arrival delay
    19 min
    • Arrived on time 75% of the time (353 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside ATL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 353 flights

    Find Delta 2338 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  7. #7 · Delta 2329

    2:42 PM → 4:08 PM1h 33m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    72%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    72%
    Cancelled
    1.1%
    Avg arrival delay
    18 min
    • Arrived on time 72% of the time (356 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside ATL's trouble window: 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Strong track record · 356 flights

    Find Delta 2329 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  8. #8 · Delta 2984

    8:09 PM → 9:47 PM1h 33m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    70%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    70%
    Cancelled
    1.5%
    Avg arrival delay
    19 min
    • Arrived on time 70% of the time (336 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside ATL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 336 flights

    Find Delta 2984 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  9. #9 · Delta 1346

    4:54 PM → 6:22 PM1h 33m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    66%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    66%
    Cancelled
    1.1%
    Avg arrival delay
    20 min
    • Arrived on time 66% of the time (351 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 66% on time; Before 9 AM: 89%).
    • Departs inside ATL's trouble window: 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Strong track record · 351 flights

    Find Delta 1346 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  10. #10 · Delta 2731

    8:59 PM → 10:33 PM1h 34m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-04.

    62%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    57%
    Cancelled
    1.9%
    Avg arrival delay
    32 min
    • Arrived on time 57% of the time (104 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside ATL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 104 flights

    Find Delta 2731 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Delta Air Lines76%

    2,711 flights · 77% on time as flown · 1.5% cancel

  • Frontier Airlines74%

    198 flights · 75% on time as flown · 1.5% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

  • Before 9 AM89%

    346 flights · avg delay 7 min

  • 9 AM to noon85%

    652 flights · avg delay 10 min

  • Noon to 3 PM84%

    393 flights · avg delay 9 min

  • 3 to 6 PM66%

    612 flights · avg delay 20 min

  • 6 to 9 PM71%

    439 flights · avg delay 19 min

  • After 9 PM71%

    467 flights · avg delay 22 min

Best day: Tuesday (82%). Worst: Sunday (71%).

On time by month

All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.

J
81
F
82
M
76
A
81
M
73
J
67
J
60
A
76
S
84
O
85
N
87
D
76

What delays this route

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)47%
  • Late-arriving aircraft28%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume18%
  • Severe weather7%

Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.

Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure

ATL to ORF questions

What time of day is best to fly ATL to ORF?
Before 9 AM: 89% of flights arrived on time, against 66% for departures 3 to 6 PM. Later flights inherit delays from earlier ones, so the first departures of the day usually run best.
Which airline is most on time from ATL to ORF?
Delta, with a season-adjusted 76% chance of operating and arriving on time over 2,711 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
What is the worst month for delays on ATL to ORF?
July (60% on time); the best was November (87%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
Is this a prediction for my flight?
No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.

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