69% of flights from Orlando to Norfolk arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. The 6 p.m. departures ran on time 65% of the time; the 7 p.m. ones 33%. Most reliable airline: Frontier Airlines (74%). 13% 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 MCO → ORF: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 56% of the time. About 1 in 11 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 66 three hours or more; 3.5% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early69%
- 15–30 min late9.1%
- 30–60 min late9.0%
- 1–2 hours late4.8%
- 2–3 hours late2.8%
- 3+ hours late1.5%
- Diverted0.1%
- Cancelled3.5%
Share of all 791 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 381 | 72% | 1.6% | 0 min | 7.6% | +52 min | Southwest Airlines |
| Frontier Airlines | 225 | 74% | 2.7% | −5 min | 9.8% | +103 min | Frontier Airlines |
| Spirit Airlines | 185 | 58% | 8.6% | +1 min | 11.4% | +67 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 MCO). 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: November (85%). Worst: July (67%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 110 | 62% | 2.7% |
| Tuesday | 84 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 88 | — | — |
| Thursday | 131 | 78% | 0.8% |
| Friday | 113 | 62% | 3.5% |
| Saturday | 128 | 63% | 5.5% |
| Sunday | 137 | 63% | 8.0% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: airline 13 · weather 12 · air traffic/airport 3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F9 2288 | 6:29 p.m. | 221 | 75% | 2.7% | −6 min | Frontier Airlines |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 1 |
| Jun 27, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Nov 9, 2025 | 3 | 0% | 1 |
| Apr 11, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Mar 8, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
Questions
How often are flights from MCO to ORF on time?
69% of 791 scheduled flights from Orlando, FL to Norfolk, VA arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 3.5% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly MCO to ORF?
Flights scheduled to leave at 6 p.m. were the most reliable (65% on time). The 7 p.m. departures were the least (33%).
Which airline is most on time from MCO to ORF?
Frontier Airlines: 74% of its 225 flights on the route arrived on time. Southwest Airlines: 72%. Spirit Airlines: 58%.
What month has the most delays from MCO to ORF?
July (67% on time). The best month is November (85%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- ORF → MCO (return)
- Orlando (MCO) delays by hour
- Flights into Norfolk (ORF)
- Southwest Airlines on-time record
- Frontier Airlines 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.