67% of flights from Fort Lauderdale to Norfolk arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. Most reliable airline: JetBlue (70%). 15% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for FLL → ORF: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 56% of the time. About 1 in 10 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 69 three hours or more; 4.8% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early67%
- 15–30 min late7.5%
- 30–60 min late11%
- 1–2 hours late6.5%
- 2–3 hours late2.2%
- 3+ hours late1.4%
- Diverted0.0%
- Cancelled4.8%
Share of all 414 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | 214 | 70% | 3.3% | −7 min | 9.3% | +58 min | JetBlue |
| Spirit Airlines | 200 | 63% | 6.5% | −1 min | 11.0% | +65 min | Spirit Airlines |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at FLL). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: April (72%). Worst: March (63%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 66 | — | — |
| Tuesday | 31 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 35 | — | — |
| Thursday | 73 | — | — |
| Friday | 73 | — | — |
| Saturday | 65 | — | — |
| Sunday | 71 | — | — |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 8 · airline 7 · air traffic/airport 5
Month by month
Not enough months with data to draw a trend.
Flight numbers on this route
Regular flights with at least 120 scheduled trips in the past year. Sorted by departure time.
| Flight | Departs | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 1800 | 7:00 a.m. | 214 | 70% | 3.3% | −7 min | JetBlue |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Fort Lauderdale or Norfolk. MIA → ORF has been 7 points more reliable.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLL → ORF (this route) | 414 | 67% | 4.8% |
| MIA → ORF Miami to Norfolk | 657 | 73% | 1.2% |
Questions
How often are flights from FLL to ORF on time?
67% of 414 scheduled flights from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Norfolk, VA arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 4.8% were cancelled.
Which airline is most on time from FLL to ORF?
JetBlue: 70% of its 214 flights on the route arrived on time. Spirit Airlines: 63%.
What month has the most delays from FLL to ORF?
March (63% on time). The best month is April (72%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- ORF → FLL (return)
- Fort Lauderdale (FLL) delays by hour
- Flights into Norfolk (ORF)
- JetBlue on-time record
- Spirit Airlines on-time record
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.