Best Time to Fly ORF to DFW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Norfolk International → Dallas/Fort Worth International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
979 flights were scheduled from Norfolk (ORF) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) in the last 12 months, and 72.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 5.1 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, American Airlines led with 72.9% on time and Frontier Airlines was last with 66.7%.
Over 24 months, Friday was the most reliable day (77% on time) and June the worst month (59%).
The cancellation rate was 2.9% (US average 1.8%).
ORF to DFW 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 | 72.9% | 113 min | 3.0% | 937 |
| Frontier Airlines | 66.7% | 72 min | 0.0% | 30 |
| Envoy Air | Limited data | 12 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ORF to DFW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,992 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 94.1% | 0.0% | 34 |
| 6am–7am | 80.7% | 3.3% | 518 |
| 7am–8am | 86.0% | 2.3% | 176 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 30 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 77.4% | 0.0% | 31 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 8 | |
| 3pm–4pm | 70.4% | 2.5% | 717 |
| 6pm–7pm | 43.2% | 4.7% | 85 |
| 7pm–8pm | 65.3% | 2.6% | 391 |
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 DFW
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) | 67.4% | -7.9 pts | 0.0% | 43 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 78.0% | +2.7 pts | 0.0% | 83 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 63.6% | -11.7 pts | 1.5% | 392 |
| All other days | 75.3% | — | 3.2% | 1,474 |
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).