Best Time to Fly CLT to ORF: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Charlotte Douglas International → Norfolk International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 75.2% of Charlotte (CLT) to Norfolk (ORF) flights arrived on time (2,470 scheduled flights). That is 2.5 points below the national average of 77.6%.
American Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 77.8%, while PSA Airlines trailed at 71.1%.
November has been the best month (84% on time) and Monday the weakest day of the week (69%).
1.5% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
CLT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 77.8% | 71 min | 1.5% | 1,503 |
| PSA Airlines | 71.1% | 72 min | 1.5% | 962 |
| Envoy Air | Limited data | 1 | ||
| SkyWest Airlines | Limited data | 4 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CLT to ORF
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 5,215 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 88.1% | 1.5% | 403 |
| 8am–9am | 87.1% | 2.0% | 300 |
| 9am–10am | 84.1% | 1.3% | 308 |
| 10am–11am | 79.0% | 5.0% | 60 |
| 11am–12pm | 81.2% | 0.2% | 406 |
| 12pm–1pm | 83.4% | 0.0% | 151 |
| 1pm–2pm | 83.6% | 0.8% | 479 |
| 2pm–3pm | 75.5% | 2.0% | 343 |
| 3pm–4pm | 77.1% | 0.8% | 255 |
| 4pm–5pm | 65.7% | 1.8% | 544 |
| 5pm–6pm | 70.6% | 3.2% | 124 |
| 6pm–7pm | 65.2% | 0.9% | 450 |
| 7pm–8pm | 67.6% | 3.9% | 154 |
| 8pm–9pm | 63.3% | 2.5% | 560 |
| 9pm–10pm | 80.5% | 0.0% | 82 |
| 10pm–11pm | 65.3% | 2.5% | 592 |
| 11pm–12am | Limited data | 4 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on CLT 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) | 79.8% | +2.8 pts | 0.0% | 104 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 71.3% | -5.7 pts | 0.0% | 223 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 63.5% | -13.5 pts | 1.7% | 864 |
| All other days | 77.0% | — | 1.8% | 4,024 |
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).