66% of flights from Norfolk to Fort Lauderdale arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. Most reliable airline: JetBlue (71%). 17% 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 ORF → FLL: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 49% of the time. About 1 in 9 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 104 three hours or more; 5.8% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early66%
- 15–30 min late7.7%
- 30–60 min late9.4%
- 1–2 hours late6.5%
- 2–3 hours late3.6%
- 3+ hours late1.0%
- Diverted0.0%
- Cancelled5.8%
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 | 213 | 71% | 3.8% | −5 min | 8.0% | +55 min | JetBlue |
| Spirit Airlines | 201 | 61% | 8.0% | 0 min | 14.4% | +73 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 ORF). 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 (77%). Worst: March (54%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74 | — | — |
| Tuesday | 31 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 27 | — | — |
| 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 10 · airline 9 · 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 1799 | 6:00 a.m. | 213 | 71% | 3.8% | −5 min | JetBlue |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Norfolk or Fort Lauderdale. ORF → MIA has been 16 points more reliable.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORF → FLL (this route) | 414 | 66% | 5.8% |
| ORF → MIA Norfolk to Miami | 657 | 82% | 1.2% |
Questions
How often are flights from ORF to FLL on time?
66% of 414 scheduled flights from Norfolk, VA to Fort Lauderdale, FL arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 5.8% were cancelled.
Which airline is most on time from ORF to FLL?
JetBlue: 71% of its 213 flights on the route arrived on time. Spirit Airlines: 61%.
What month has the most delays from ORF to FLL?
March (54% on time). The best month is April (77%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- FLL → ORF (return)
- Norfolk (ORF) delays by hour
- Flights into Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
- 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.