Best Time to Fly BWI to ORF: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall → Norfolk International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,549 flights were scheduled from Baltimore (BWI) to Norfolk (ORF) in the last 12 months, and 79.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.4 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (85% on time) and July the worst month (65%).
The cancellation rate was 1.4% (US average 1.8%).
BWI to ORF on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 79.0% | 49 min | 1.4% | 1,549 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly BWI to ORF
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,082 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 7 | |
| 8am–9am | 92.2% | 0.5% | 596 |
| 9am–10am | 87.2% | 0.0% | 134 |
| 10am–11am | 91.3% | 0.0% | 184 |
| 11am–12pm | 79.8% | 1.5% | 136 |
| 12pm–1pm | 90.0% | 0.9% | 112 |
| 1pm–2pm | 80.1% | 1.6% | 189 |
| 2pm–3pm | 80.5% | 0.0% | 195 |
| 3pm–4pm | 73.5% | 0.0% | 117 |
| 4pm–5pm | 81.0% | 0.4% | 255 |
| 5pm–6pm | 67.9% | 2.5% | 243 |
| 6pm–7pm | 67.4% | 0.0% | 141 |
| 7pm–8pm | 59.6% | 4.1% | 49 |
| 8pm–9pm | 76.9% | 1.4% | 215 |
| 9pm–10pm | 66.4% | 2.3% | 219 |
| 10pm–11pm | 53.3% | 4.8% | 290 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on BWI to ORF
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 71.9% | -9.6 pts | 0.0% | 57 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 66.4% | -15.1 pts | 0.0% | 122 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 67.5% | -14.0 pts | 3.4% | 564 |
| All other days | 81.5% | — | 0.9% | 2,339 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).