Best Time to Fly ORF to EWR: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Norfolk International → Newark Liberty International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
822 flights were scheduled from Norfolk (ORF) to Newark (EWR) in the last 12 months, and 82.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 4.4 points above the US average of 77.6%.
United Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 89.8%, while Republic Airways trailed at 79.6%.
September has been the best month (92% on time) and Friday the weakest day of the week (76%).
5.2% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
ORF to EWR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 89.8% | 43 min | 2.6% | 191 |
| Republic Airways | 79.6% | 96 min | 6.0% | 631 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ORF to EWR
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,595 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 87.5% | 3.0% | 33 |
| 6am–7am | 89.2% | 3.1% | 671 |
| 10am–11am | 84.4% | 3.2% | 93 |
| 11am–12pm | 82.8% | 1.2% | 171 |
| 12pm–1pm | 86.6% | 4.3% | 187 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 15 | |
| 3pm–4pm | 75.6% | 2.4% | 42 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 24 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 60.8% | 10.6% | 218 |
| 6pm–7pm | 68.4% | 2.6% | 39 |
| 7pm–8pm | 46.9% | 15.5% | 58 |
| 8pm–9pm | 69.4% | 10.0% | 40 |
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 EWR
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) | 80.6% | -1.2 pts | 0.0% | 36 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 82.5% | +0.7 pts | 1.7% | 58 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 75.6% | -6.2 pts | 10.7% | 299 |
| All other days | 81.8% | — | 3.3% | 1,202 |
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).