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We rank real flight numbers by how often they flew and arrived on time over the last 12 months, adjusted for your travel month and departure time, then check nearby airports and calmer connections. US airlines and airports.

JFK → ORF

New York to Norfolk: 733 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

85%

Cancelled

4.2%

avg delay 10 min

Best time to leave

9 AM to noon

92% on time vs 75% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

Republic

82% chance on time

Check JFK to ORF fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $316 (American 4359 on 2026-10-24). Fares open on our travel partner (Aviasales). Pick the flight number you chose here.

Best trips

2 nonstop, 11 with 1 connection. Best overall weighs the chance you arrive on time as booked, connection odds, travel time and separate tickets.

  1. Best overall#1 · Nonstop · 1h 39m

    11:40 AM → 1:19 PM

    87%

    arrive on time

    11:40 AM JFK → 1:19 PM ORF1h 39m

    Republic 4509 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express · also flew as 4527

    Embraer E170 or E175 · 12–21 yrs old
    89% on time · 3.3% cancel
    Find 11:40 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · Nonstop · 1h 31m

    2:50 PM → 4:21 PM

    77%

    arrive on time

    2:50 PM JFK → 4:21 PM ORF1h 31m

    Republic 4359 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express · also flew as 4360

    Embraer E175 · 12–19 yrs old
    82% on time · 5.4% cancel
    Find 2:50 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · 1 connection · 5h 09m · one ticket (American)

    8:29 AM → 1:38 PM

    90%

    connections made

    62%

    arrive on time

    8:29 AM JFK → 9:59 AM DCA1h 30m

    Republic 4538 · sold as American Eagle

    Embraer E175 · 12–19 yrs old
    79% on time · 4.0% cancel
    Connect in DCA · 2h 36m · 97% chance to make it · same ticket: the airline rebooks you if you miss it

    12:35 PM DCA → 1:38 PM ORF1h 03m

    PSA 5388 · sold as American Eagle

    Bombardier CRJ700 · 15–24 yrs old
    69% on time · 3.8% cancel
    Find this American trip Look for Republic 4538 + PSA 5388 on Aviasales

  4. #4 · 1 connection · 5h 02m · one ticket (American)

    8:36 AM → 1:38 PM

    87%

    connections made

    60%

    arrive on time

    8:36 AM JFK → 10:00 AM DCA1h 24m

    Republic 5750 · sold as American Eagle

    Embraer E175 · 18–19 yrs old
    86% on time · 4.6% cancel
    Connect in DCA · 2h 35m · 95% chance to make it · same ticket: the airline rebooks you if you miss it

    12:35 PM DCA → 1:38 PM ORF1h 03m

    PSA 5388 · sold as American Eagle

    Bombardier CRJ700 · 15–24 yrs old
    69% on time · 3.8% cancel
    Find this American trip Look for Republic 5750 + PSA 5388 on Aviasales

  5. #5 · 1 connection · 4h 15m · one ticket (American)

    9:23 AM → 1:38 PM

    82%

    connections made

    57%

    arrive on time

    9:23 AM JFK → 11:00 AM DCA1h 37m

    Republic 4671 · sold as American Eagle

    Embraer E175 · 12–18 yrs old
    71% on time · 4.1% cancel
    Connect in DCA · 1h 35m · 89% chance to make it · same ticket: the airline rebooks you if you miss it

    12:35 PM DCA → 1:38 PM ORF1h 03m

    PSA 5388 · sold as American Eagle

    Bombardier CRJ700 · 15–24 yrs old
    69% on time · 3.8% cancel
    Find this American trip Look for Republic 4671 + PSA 5388 on Aviasales

  6. #6 · 1 connection · 4h 47m · one ticket (American)

    9:23 AM → 2:10 PM

    88%

    connections made

    54%

    arrive on time

    9:23 AM JFK → 11:00 AM DCA1h 37m

    Republic 4671 · sold as American Eagle

    Embraer E175 · 12–18 yrs old
    71% on time · 4.1% cancel
    Connect in DCA · 2h 05m · 95% chance to make it · same ticket: the airline rebooks you if you miss it

    1:05 PM DCA → 2:10 PM ORF1h 05m

    PSA 5337 · sold as American Eagle

    Bombardier CRJ700 · 15–23 yrs old
    61% on time · 3.3% cancel
    Find this American trip Look for Republic 4671 + PSA 5337 on Aviasales

  7. #7 · 1 connection · 5h 41m · one ticket (American)

    8:29 AM → 2:10 PM

    91%

    connections made

    56%

    arrive on time

    8:29 AM JFK → 9:59 AM DCA1h 30m

    Republic 4538 · sold as American Eagle

    Embraer E175 · 12–19 yrs old
    79% on time · 4.0% cancel
    Connect in DCA · 3h 06m · 98% chance to make it · same ticket: the airline rebooks you if you miss it

    1:05 PM DCA → 2:10 PM ORF1h 05m

    PSA 5337 · sold as American Eagle

    Bombardier CRJ700 · 15–23 yrs old
    61% on time · 3.3% cancel
    Find this American trip Look for Republic 4538 + PSA 5337 on Aviasales

  8. #8 · 1 connection · 5h 34m · one ticket (American)

    8:36 AM → 2:10 PM

    89%

    connections made

    55%

    arrive on time

    8:36 AM JFK → 10:00 AM DCA1h 24m

    Republic 5750 · sold as American Eagle

    Embraer E175 · 18–19 yrs old
    86% on time · 4.6% cancel
    Connect in DCA · 3h 05m · 97% chance to make it · same ticket: the airline rebooks you if you miss it

    1:05 PM DCA → 2:10 PM ORF1h 05m

    PSA 5337 · sold as American Eagle

    Bombardier CRJ700 · 15–23 yrs old
    61% on time · 3.3% cancel
    Find this American trip Look for Republic 5750 + PSA 5337 on Aviasales

  9. #9 · 1 connection · 7h 46m · one ticket (American)

    9:23 AM → 5:09 PM

    91%

    connections made

    61%

    arrive on time

    9:23 AM JFK → 11:00 AM DCA1h 37m

    Republic 4671 · sold as American Eagle

    Embraer E175 · 12–18 yrs old
    71% on time · 4.1% cancel
    Connect in DCA · 4h 59m · 100% chance to make it · same ticket: the airline rebooks you if you miss it

    3:59 PM DCA → 5:09 PM ORF1h 10m

    PSA 5338 · sold as American Eagle

    Bombardier CRJ700 · 16–25 yrs old
    67% on time · 4.6% cancel
    Find this American trip Look for Republic 4671 + PSA 5338 on Aviasales

  10. #10 · 1 connection · 6h 06m · one ticket (American)

    5:00 PM → 11:02 PM

    84%

    connections made

    49%

    arrive on time

    5:00 PM JFK → 6:33 PM DCA1h 33m

    Republic 4348 · sold as American Eagle

    Embraer E175 · 12–19 yrs old
    70% on time · 5.3% cancel
    Connect in DCA · 3h 27m · 97% chance to make it · same ticket: the airline rebooks you if you miss it

    10:00 PM DCA → 11:02 PM ORF1h 06m

    PSA 5662 · sold as American Eagle

    Bombardier CRJ900 · 7–12 yrs old
    58% on time · 8.0% cancel
    Find this American trip Look for Republic 4348 + PSA 5662 on Aviasales

Aircraft and ages come from the planes each flight number actually flew in the last 3 months of data (FAA registry build years); airlines can swap planes.

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Republic Airways (sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express)82%

    733 flights · 85% on time as flown · 4.2% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • 9 AM to noon92%

    335 flights · avg delay 8 min

  • Noon to 3 PM86%

    187 flights · avg delay 8 min

  • 3 to 6 PM75%

    188 flights · avg delay 16 min

Best day: Wednesday (90%). Worst: Saturday (79%).

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