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Route on-time record

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

Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) to Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport). 822 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 76% arrived within 15 minutes and 2.3% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was PSA 5088 at 7:08 AM.

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

ORF → PHL

Norfolk to Philadelphia: 822 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

76%

Cancelled

2.3%

avg delay 27 min

Best time to leave

Noon to 3 PM

86% on time vs 73% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

PSA

74% chance on time

Check ORF to PHL fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $520 (American 5088 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 · PSA 5088 · sold as American Eagle

    7:08 AM → 8:21 AM1h 13m nonstop

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

    80%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    82%
    Cancelled
    2.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    15 min
    • Arrived on time 82% of the time (195 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).

    Moderate track record · 195 flights

    Find 7:08 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · PSA 5390 · sold as American Eagle

    5:30 PM → 6:47 PM1h 17m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-19.

    73%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    77%
    Cancelled
    2.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    26 min
    • Arrived on time 77% of the time (43 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 73% on time; Noon to 3 PM: 86%).
    • Lands inside PHL's trouble window: 72% of its 95 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
    • 89% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Limited track record · 43 flights

    Find 5:30 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · Republic 4749 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express

    5:16 PM → 6:55 PM1h 39m nonstop

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

    73%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    70%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    48 min
    • Arrived on time 70% of the time (10 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 73% on time; Noon to 3 PM: 86%).
    • Lands inside PHL's trouble window: 72% of its 95 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
    • 63% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Limited track record · 10 flights

    Find 5:16 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · PSA 5271 · sold as American Eagle

    8:08 AM → 9:23 AM1h 15m nonstop

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

    71%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    73%
    Cancelled
    2.2%
    Avg arrival delay
    37 min
    • Arrived on time 73% of the time (313 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).

    Strong track record · 313 flights

    Find 8:08 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)74%

    795 flights · 76% on time as flown · 2.4% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM77%

    534 flights · avg delay 28 min

  • 9 AM to noon73%

    99 flights · avg delay 31 min

  • Noon to 3 PM86%

    71 flights · avg delay 11 min

  • 3 to 6 PM73%

    89 flights · avg delay 30 min

Best day: Wednesday (82%). Worst: Monday (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
79
F
83
M
82
A
76
M
67
J
76
J
67
A
83
S
85
O
86
N
85
D
75

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft46%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)38%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume15%

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 PHL questions

What time of day is best to fly ORF to PHL?
Noon to 3 PM: 86% of flights arrived on time, against 73% for departures 3 to 6 PM.
Which airline is most on time from ORF to PHL?
PSA, with a season-adjusted 74% chance of operating and arriving on time over 795 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 PHL?
July (67% on time); the best was October (86%), 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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