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Route on-time record

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

Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) to Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport). 2,467 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 82% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.8% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was American 3168 at 5:04 AM.

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

ORF → CLT

Norfolk to Charlotte: 2,467 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

82%

Cancelled

1.8%

avg delay 19 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

89% on time vs 74% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

American

83% 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 3168

    5:04 AM → 6:30 AM1h 26m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 2168, 2918; its record covers all of them.

    90%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    92%
    Cancelled
    1.5%
    Avg arrival delay
    15 min
    • Arrived on time 92% of the time (321 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 89% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 74%).

    Strong track record · 321 flights

    Find American 3168 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · American 3183

    9:25 AM → 10:55 AM1h 30m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.

    88%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    95%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    3 min
    • Arrived on time 95% of the time (37 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 37 scheduled flights.
    • Short track record (37 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 37 flights

    Find American 3183 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · American 3259

    11:02 AM → 12:32 PM1h 30m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.

    87%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    92%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    3 min
    • Arrived on time 92% of the time (36 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 37 scheduled flights.
    • Short track record (36 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 36 flights

    Find American 3259 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · American 2468

    3:07 PM → 4:36 PM1h 29m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.

    86%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    93%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    9 min
    • Arrived on time 93% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
    • Lands inside CLT's trouble window: 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
    • Short track record (44 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 44 flights

    Find American 2468 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · American 2913

    8:18 PM → 9:55 PM1h 37m nonstop

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

    84%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    100%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    3 min
    • Arrived on time 100% of the time (9 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 74% on time; Before 9 AM: 89%).
    • Short track record (9 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 9 flights

    Find American 2913 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  6. #6 · American 2255

    2:27 PM → 4:00 PM1h 33m nonstop

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

    84%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    89%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    3 min
    • Arrived on time 89% of the time (9 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Lands inside CLT's trouble window: 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
    • Short track record (9 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 9 flights

    Find American 2255 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  7. #7 · American 2890

    9:13 AM → 10:45 AM1h 32m nonstop

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

    83%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    85%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    59 min
    • Arrived on time 85% of the time (54 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 54 scheduled flights.
    • Short track record (54 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 54 flights

    Find American 2890 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  8. #8 · American 3038

    3:01 PM → 4:36 PM1h 35m nonstop

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

    83%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    90%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    5 min
    • Arrived on time 90% of the time (30 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 30 scheduled flights.
    • Lands inside CLT's trouble window: 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
    • Short track record (30 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 30 flights

    Find American 3038 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  9. #9 · PSA 5036 · sold as American Eagle

    7:06 AM → 8:38 AM1h 32m nonstop

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

    83%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    86%
    Cancelled
    2.9%
    Avg arrival delay
    27 min
    • Arrived on time 86% of the time (334 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 89% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 74%).

    Strong track record · 334 flights

    Find 7:06 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  10. #10 · American 2254

    1:26 PM → 2:58 PM1h 31m nonstop

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

    81%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    90%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    5 min
    • Arrived on time 90% of the time (10 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Lands inside CLT's trouble window: 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
    • Short track record (10 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 10 flights

    Find American 2254 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • American Airlines83%

    1,513 flights · 84% on time as flown · 1.5% cancel

  • PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)78%

    941 flights · 79% on time as flown · 2.1% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM89%

    705 flights · avg delay 20 min

  • 9 AM to noon88%

    397 flights · avg delay 15 min

  • Noon to 3 PM80%

    384 flights · avg delay 21 min

  • 3 to 6 PM78%

    491 flights · avg delay 18 min

  • 6 to 9 PM74%

    490 flights · avg delay 21 min

Best day: Tuesday (85%). Worst: Sunday (78%).

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
83
F
85
M
86
A
82
M
77
J
76
J
70
A
79
S
83
O
85
N
88
D
80

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft53%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)37%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume8%
  • Severe weather2%

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

ORF to CLT questions

What time of day is best to fly ORF to CLT?
Before 9 AM: 89% of flights arrived on time, against 74% 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 ORF to CLT?
American, with a season-adjusted 83% chance of operating and arriving on time over 1,513 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 CLT?
July (70% on time); the best was November (88%), 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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