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Route on-time record

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

Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) to Dallas-Fort Worth (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport). 1,015 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 71% arrived within 15 minutes and 2.6% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was American 2274 at 7:00 AM.

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

ORF → DFW

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

On time (12 months)

71%

Cancelled

2.6%

avg delay 33 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

83% on time vs 57% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Frontier

71% 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 2274

    7:00 AM → 9:34 AM3h 34m nonstop

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

    80%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    83%
    Cancelled
    3.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    31 min
    • Arrived on time 83% of the time (350 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.3% of the time (12 of 363).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 83% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 57%).

    Strong track record · 350 flights

    Find American 2274 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · American 2638

    3:22 PM → 6:14 PM3h 52m nonstop

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

    70%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    75%
    Cancelled
    2.6%
    Avg arrival delay
    19 min
    • Arrived on time 75% of the time (151 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Lands inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • 58% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Moderate track record · 151 flights

    Find American 2638 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · American 2262

    3:16 PM → 5:46 PM3h 30m nonstop

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

    67%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    73%
    Cancelled
    1.8%
    Avg arrival delay
    15 min
    • Arrived on time 73% of the time (51 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Lands inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • Short track record (51 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 51 flights

    Find American 2262 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · American 2471

    7:15 PM → 9:50 PM3h 35m nonstop

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

    64%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    72%
    Cancelled
    2.7%
    Avg arrival delay
    13 min
    • Arrived on time 72% of the time (36 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 57% on time; Before 9 AM: 83%).
    • 72% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
    • Short track record (36 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 36 flights

    Find American 2471 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · American 2265

    6:50 PM → 9:17 PM3h 27m nonstop

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

    61%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    50%
    Cancelled
    9.1%
    Avg arrival delay
    120 min
    • Arrived on time 50% of the time (10 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 57% on time; Before 9 AM: 83%).
    • Short track record (10 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 10 flights

    Find American 2265 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  6. #6 · American 1914

    7:02 PM → 9:50 PM3h 48m nonstop

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

    55%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    56%
    Cancelled
    1.6%
    Avg arrival delay
    54 min
    • Arrived on time 56% of the time (63 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 57% on time; Before 9 AM: 83%).
    • 51% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Moderate track record · 63 flights

    Find American 1914 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Frontier Airlines71%

    48 flights · 73% on time as flown · 1.9% cancel

  • American Airlines69%

    938 flights · 71% 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%

    363 flights · avg delay 31 min

  • 3 to 6 PM66%

    363 flights · avg delay 31 min

  • 6 to 9 PM57%

    230 flights · avg delay 42 min

Best day: Tuesday (77%). Worst: Sunday (70%).

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
74
F
78
M
75
A
74
M
67
J
63
J
64
A
71
S
72
O
80
N
82
D
80

What delays this route

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)47%
  • Late-arriving aircraft39%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume8%
  • Severe weather6%

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 DFW questions

What time of day is best to fly ORF to DFW?
Before 9 AM: 83% of flights arrived on time, against 57% 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 DFW?
Frontier, with a season-adjusted 71% 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 ORF to DFW?
June (63% on time); the best was November (82%), 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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