Best Time to Fly DCA to ORF: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Ronald Reagan Washington National → Norfolk International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,041 flights were scheduled from Washington (DCA) to Norfolk (ORF) in the last 12 months, and 63.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 14.1 points below the US average of 77.6%.
PSA Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
November has been the best month (76% on time) and Friday the weakest day of the week (62%).
4.3% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
DCA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlines | 63.0% | 73 min | 4.3% | 1,013 |
| Envoy Air | Limited data | 4 | ||
| Republic Airways | Limited data | 24 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DCA to ORF
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,317 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 75.1% | 2.7% | 408 |
| 9am–10am | 73.2% | 2.7% | 222 |
| 10am–11am | 72.4% | 3.7% | 109 |
| 11am–12pm | 77.0% | 0.0% | 61 |
| 12pm–1pm | 73.0% | 0.0% | 74 |
| 1pm–2pm | 68.2% | 2.3% | 306 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 8 | |
| 3pm–4pm | 70.3% | 6.2% | 97 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 17 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 65.7% | 1.7% | 178 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 29 | |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 30 | |
| 8pm–9pm | 59.9% | 8.7% | 254 |
| 9pm–10pm | 57.4% | 3.6% | 56 |
| 10pm–11pm | 60.2% | 10.0% | 468 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DCA 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) | 73.5% | +4.7 pts | 0.0% | 49 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 78.3% | +9.5 pts | 0.0% | 69 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 58.5% | -10.3 pts | 8.8% | 363 |
| All other days | 68.8% | — | 4.4% | 1,836 |
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).