Route on-time record
PHL to ORF: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) to Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport). 821 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 73% arrived within 15 minutes and 3.4% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Republic 4749 at 3:31 PM.
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PHL → ORF
Philadelphia to Norfolk: 821 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
73%
Cancelled
3.4%
avg delay 28 min
Best time to leave
Before 9 AM
84% on time vs 66% 6 to 9 PM
Most reliable airline
PSA
69% chance on time
Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $521 (American 5949 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 · Republic 4749 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
3:31 PM → 4:45 PM1h 14m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
80%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 100%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 1 min
- Arrived on time 100% of the time (10 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside PHL's trouble window: 72% of its 95 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
- Short track record (10 flights), so its score leans on the route's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 10 flights
Find 3:31 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#2 · PSA 5375 · sold as American Eagle
6:31 PM → 7:52 PM1h 21m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
71%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 76%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 18 min
- Arrived on time 76% of the time (100 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 100 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 66% on time; Before 9 AM: 84%).
- Departs inside PHL's trouble window: 72% of its 95 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
Moderate track record · 100 flights
Find 6:31 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#3 · PSA 5632 · sold as American Eagle
3:46 PM → 5:00 PM1h 15m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
67%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 69%
- Cancelled
- 4.4%
- Avg arrival delay
- 35 min
- Arrived on time 69% of the time (347 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 4.4% of the time (16 of 364).
- Departs inside PHL's trouble window: 72% of its 95 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
Strong track record · 347 flights
Find 3:46 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#4 · PSA 5335 · sold as American Eagle
6:01 PM → 7:17 PM1h 16m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
62%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 61%
- Cancelled
- 7.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 44 min
- Arrived on time 61% of the time (93 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 7.0% of the time (7 of 100).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 66% on time; Before 9 AM: 84%).
- Departs inside PHL's trouble window: 72% of its 95 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
Moderate track record · 93 flights
Find 6:01 PM 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)69%
794 flights · 72% on time as flown · 3.5% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM84%
71 flights · avg delay 17 min
- 9 AM to noon84%
91 flights · avg delay 13 min
- Noon to 3 PM77%
34 flights · avg delay 27 min
- 3 to 6 PM80%
134 flights · avg delay 23 min
- 6 to 9 PM66%
479 flights · avg delay 35 min
Best day: Tuesday (81%). Worst: Sunday (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.
What delays this route
- Late-arriving aircraft51%
- Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)29%
- Air traffic control and airport volume10%
- Severe weather10%
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
PHL to ORF questions
- What time of day is best to fly PHL to ORF?
- Before 9 AM: 84% of flights arrived on time, against 66% 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 PHL to ORF?
- PSA, with a season-adjusted 69% chance of operating and arriving on time over 794 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 PHL to ORF?
- July (55% on time); the best was October (85%), 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.
More routes from PHL
- ORF to PHL (return)
- PHL to ATL 78%
- PHL to MCO 72%
- PHL to BOS 75%
- PHL to ORD 72%
- PHL to CLT 80%
- PHL to DFW 77%
- PHL to FLL 72%
- PHL to MIA 77%
- PHL to DEN 76%
- PHL to DTW 80%
- PHL to BNA 75%
- PHL to TPA 73%
Live status: FAA delays and ground stops