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Route on-time record

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

Dallas-Fort Worth (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport) to Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport). 1,015 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 64% arrived within 15 minutes and 2.6% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was American 2638 at 10:33 AM.

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

DFW → ORF

Dallas-Fort Worth to Norfolk: 1,015 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

64%

Cancelled

2.6%

avg delay 25 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

83% on time vs 54% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Frontier

69% chance on time

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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 · American 2638

    10:33 AM → 2:31 PM2h 58m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.

    76%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    81%
    Cancelled
    3.8%
    Avg arrival delay
    10 min
    • Arrived on time 81% of the time (149 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.8% of the time (6 of 156).
    • Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 149 flights

    Find American 2638 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · American 2262

    10:21 AM → 2:25 PM3h 04m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 2470; its record covers all of them.

    74%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    84%
    Cancelled
    5.7%
    Avg arrival delay
    8 min
    • Arrived on time 84% of the time (50 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 5.7% of the time (3 of 53).
    • Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Short track record (50 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 50 flights

    Find American 2262 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · American 2265

    1:58 PM → 6:00 PM3h 02m nonstop

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

    59%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    55%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    36 min
    • Arrived on time 55% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • Short track record (11 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 11 flights

    Find American 2265 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · American 2471

    2:26 PM → 6:24 PM2h 58m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as American 1914; its record covers all of them.

    56%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    58%
    Cancelled
    1.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    25 min
    • Arrived on time 58% of the time (100 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Moderate track record · 100 flights

    Find American 2471 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · American 2587

    6:52 PM → 10:56 PM3h 04m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 2194; its record covers all of them.

    52%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    54%
    Cancelled
    3.6%
    Avg arrival delay
    34 min
    • Arrived on time 54% of the time (346 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.6% of the time (13 of 362).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 54% on time; Before 9 AM: 83%).
    • Departs inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Strong track record · 346 flights

    Find American 2587 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Frontier Airlines69%

    48 flights · 77% on time as flown · 1.9% cancel

  • American Airlines62%

    938 flights · 63% on time as flown · 2.7% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM83%

    58 flights · avg delay 11 min

  • 9 AM to noon76%

    365 flights · avg delay 18 min

  • Noon to 3 PM57%

    230 flights · avg delay 26 min

  • 6 to 9 PM54%

    362 flights · avg delay 34 min

Best day: Tuesday (77%). Worst: Sunday (66%).

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
71
F
78
M
69
A
72
M
65
J
57
J
62
A
69
S
69
O
81
N
79
D
77

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft51%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)32%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume13%
  • Severe weather4%

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

DFW to ORF questions

What time of day is best to fly DFW to ORF?
Before 9 AM: 83% of flights arrived on time, against 54% for departures 6 to 9 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 DFW to ORF?
Frontier, with a season-adjusted 69% chance of operating and arriving on time over 48 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 DFW to ORF?
June (57% on time); the best was October (81%), 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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