Best Time to Fly ORF to PHL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Norfolk International → Philadelphia International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
830 flights were scheduled from Norfolk (ORF) to Philadelphia (PHL) in the last 12 months, and 77.8% of those that flew arrived on time, in line with the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, PSA Airlines led with 78.5% on time and Republic Airways was last with 70.4%.
Over 24 months, Thursday was the most reliable day (78% on time) and July the worst month (63%).
The cancellation rate was 2.5% (US average 1.8%).
ORF to PHL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlines | 78.5% | 121 min | 2.4% | 756 |
| Republic Airways | 70.4% | 104 min | 4.0% | 74 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ORF to PHL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,742 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 81.6% | 1.8% | 389 |
| 7am–8am | 82.8% | 1.5% | 130 |
| 8am–9am | 72.8% | 2.7% | 621 |
| 9am–10am | 91.4% | 5.4% | 37 |
| 10am–11am | 75.9% | 2.4% | 85 |
| 11am–12pm | 64.5% | 3.1% | 32 |
| 12pm–1pm | 89.4% | 1.2% | 86 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 30 | |
| 3pm–4pm | 77.3% | 8.3% | 48 |
| 4pm–5pm | 45.9% | 0.7% | 135 |
| 5pm–6pm | 71.5% | 3.3% | 120 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 28 | |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 1 | |
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 PHL
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) | Limited data | 29 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 29 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 67.7% | -8.7 pts | 3.1% | 351 |
| All other days | 76.3% | — | 2.3% | 1,333 |
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).