Best Time to Fly ORF to ATL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Norfolk International → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,941 flights were scheduled from Norfolk (ORF) to Atlanta (ATL) in the last 12 months, and 85.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 7.6 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Delta Air Lines led with 85.9% on time and Frontier Airlines was last with 77.1%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (89% on time) and July the worst month (72%).
The cancellation rate was 1.6% (US average 1.8%).
ORF to ATL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 85.9% | 87 min | 1.6% | 2,700 |
| Frontier Airlines | 77.1% | 87 min | 1.7% | 241 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ORF to ATL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 5,657 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 90.1% | 1.5% | 664 |
| 6am–7am | 85.2% | 2.0% | 538 |
| 7am–8am | 89.0% | 1.7% | 233 |
| 8am–9am | 88.8% | 1.2% | 641 |
| 9am–10am | 82.8% | 1.1% | 88 |
| 10am–11am | 88.4% | 1.9% | 579 |
| 11am–12pm | 83.5% | 0.8% | 134 |
| 12pm–1pm | 83.7% | 1.1% | 624 |
| 1pm–2pm | 80.5% | 1.2% | 333 |
| 2pm–3pm | 84.9% | 0.5% | 194 |
| 3pm–4pm | 79.8% | 0.6% | 328 |
| 4pm–5pm | 74.2% | 0.6% | 335 |
| 5pm–6pm | 72.6% | 1.8% | 171 |
| 6pm–7pm | 68.3% | 1.1% | 462 |
| 7pm–8pm | 72.3% | 1.5% | 326 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 7 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on ORF to ATL
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) | 73.3% | -11.3 pts | 0.0% | 101 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 87.1% | +2.5 pts | 2.3% | 214 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 74.9% | -9.7 pts | 1.7% | 1,073 |
| All other days | 84.6% | — | 1.2% | 4,269 |
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).