76% of flights from Norfolk to Orlando arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. The 6 a.m. departures ran on time 82% of the time; the 9 p.m. ones 69%. Most reliable airline: Southwest Airlines (81%). 11% 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 → MCO: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 51% of the time. About 1 in 12 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 53 three hours or more; 2.9% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early76%
- 15–30 min late7.8%
- 30–60 min late5.2%
- 1–2 hours late4.6%
- 2–3 hours late1.9%
- 3+ hours late1.9%
- Diverted0.1%
- Cancelled2.9%
Share of all 791 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 381 | 81% | 0.3% | −7 min | 5.5% | +64 min | Southwest Airlines |
| Frontier Airlines | 225 | 70% | 3.1% | −6 min | 13.3% | +93 min | Frontier Airlines |
| Spirit Airlines | 185 | 71% | 8.1% | −4 min | 8.1% | +72 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 airline and hour
| Departs | Southwest Airlines |
|---|---|
| 6 a.m. | 93% |
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: October (83%). Worst: July (64%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 119 | 73% | 4.2% |
| Tuesday | 85 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 79 | — | — |
| Thursday | 130 | 82% | 1.5% |
| Friday | 113 | 81% | 1.8% |
| Saturday | 128 | 73% | 1.6% |
| Sunday | 137 | 61% | 5.8% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: airline 12 · weather 9 · air traffic/airport 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F9 2287 | 9:34 p.m. | 187 | 68% | 3.2% | −5 min | Frontier Airlines |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2025 | 4 | 0% | 0 |
| Jan 3, 2026 | 4 | 0% | 0 |
| Nov 30, 2025 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Jan 18, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Nov 9, 2025 | 3 | 0% | 1 |
Questions
How often are flights from ORF to MCO on time?
76% of 791 scheduled flights from Norfolk, VA to Orlando, FL arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 2.9% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly ORF to MCO?
Flights scheduled to leave at 6 a.m. were the most reliable (82% on time). The 9 p.m. departures were the least (69%).
Which airline is most on time from ORF to MCO?
Southwest Airlines: 81% of its 381 flights on the route arrived on time. Frontier Airlines: 70%. Spirit Airlines: 71%.
What month has the most delays from ORF to MCO?
July (64% on time). The best month is October (83%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- MCO → ORF (return)
- Norfolk (ORF) delays by hour
- Flights into Orlando (MCO)
- Southwest Airlines on-time record
- Frontier Airlines 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.