Best Time to Fly ORF to ORD: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Norfolk International → Chicago O'Hare International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,899 flights were scheduled from Norfolk (ORF) to Chicago (ORD) in the last 12 months, and 77.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 0.6 points below the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the most punctual of the 5 airlines on the route at 81.3%, while PSA Airlines trailed at 74.8%.
May has been the best month (85% on time) and Friday the weakest day of the week (77%).
2.5% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
ORF to ORD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 81.3% | 82 min | 1.6% | 246 |
| Republic Airways | 78.4% | 60 min | 1.9% | 428 |
| Envoy Air | 76.9% | 74 min | 2.5% | 397 |
| United Airlines | 75.6% | 71 min | 1.9% | 632 |
| PSA Airlines | 74.8% | 81 min | 7.5% | 186 |
| American Airlines | Limited data | 10 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ORF to ORD
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,203 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 12 | |
| 6am–7am | 87.2% | 1.2% | 838 |
| 7am–8am | 83.9% | 3.5% | 543 |
| 8am–9am | 88.9% | 1.8% | 55 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 27 | |
| 10am–11am | 81.3% | 1.9% | 155 |
| 11am–12pm | 76.9% | 0.7% | 138 |
| 12pm–1pm | 84.7% | 0.6% | 171 |
| 1pm–2pm | 75.7% | 0.7% | 138 |
| 2pm–3pm | 77.8% | 4.3% | 47 |
| 3pm–4pm | 80.3% | 0.0% | 132 |
| 4pm–5pm | 67.5% | 1.1% | 277 |
| 5pm–6pm | 64.7% | 2.5% | 353 |
| 6pm–7pm | 62.2% | 4.2% | 260 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 12 | |
| 8pm–9pm | 78.6% | 4.5% | 44 |
| 9pm–10pm | 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 ORD
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) | 72.5% | -7.2 pts | 3.8% | 53 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 87.0% | +7.2 pts | 0.0% | 138 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 72.6% | -7.1 pts | 2.0% | 635 |
| All other days | 79.7% | — | 2.1% | 2,377 |
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).