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Route on-time record

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

Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) to Boston (Boston Logan International Airport). 488 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 77% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.4% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Republic 5803 at 11:20 AM.

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ORF → BOS

Norfolk to Boston: 488 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

77%

Cancelled

0.4%

avg delay 22 min

Best time to leave

Noon to 3 PM

86% on time vs 56% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

Republic

84% chance on time

Check ORF to BOS fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $262 (JetBlue 1814 on 2026-10-29). 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 · Republic 5803 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express

    11:20 AM → 1:08 PM1h 48m nonstop

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

    85%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    80%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    10 min
    • Arrived on time 80% of the time (15 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Lands inside BOS's trouble window: 79% of its 196 ground stops and delay programs started between noon and 6 PM.
    • 66% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Limited track record · 15 flights

    Find 11:20 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · JetBlue 1814

    11:24 AM → 1:02 PM1h 40m nonstop

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

    69%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    68%
    Cancelled
    0.5%
    Avg arrival delay
    28 min
    • Arrived on time 68% of the time (213 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Lands inside BOS's trouble window: 79% of its 196 ground stops and delay programs started between noon and 6 PM.

    Strong track record · 213 flights

    Find JetBlue 1814 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Republic Airways (sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express)84%

    253 flights · 85% on time as flown · 0.4% cancel

  • JetBlue70%

    214 flights · 68% on time as flown · 0.4% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • 9 AM to noon85%

    229 flights · avg delay 10 min

  • Noon to 3 PM86%

    115 flights · avg delay 15 min

  • 3 to 6 PM56%

    108 flights · avg delay 54 min

  • 6 to 9 PM61%

    36 flights · avg delay 29 min

Best day: Wednesday (83%). Worst: Friday (68%).

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.

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F
-
M
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A
74
M
64
J
67
J
66
A
69
S
77
O
90
N
91
D
86

What delays this route

  • Air traffic control and airport volume35%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)32%
  • Late-arriving aircraft21%
  • Severe weather12%

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

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ORF to BOS questions

What time of day is best to fly ORF to BOS?
Noon to 3 PM: 86% of flights arrived on time, against 56% for departures 3 to 6 PM.
Which airline is most on time from ORF to BOS?
Republic, with a season-adjusted 84% chance of operating and arriving on time over 253 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 ORF to BOS?
May (64% on time); the best was November (91%), 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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