84% of flights from Boston to Norfolk arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is better than the typical U.S. route. The 9 a.m. departures ran on time 91% of the time; the 3 p.m. ones 63%. Most reliable airline: Delta Air Lines (87%). 7% 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 BOS → ORF: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 56% of the time. About 1 in 18 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 48 three hours or more; 1.5% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early84%
- 15–30 min late5.7%
- 30–60 min late3.4%
- 1–2 hours late2.3%
- 2–3 hours late1.3%
- 3+ hours late2.1%
- Diverted0.2%
- Cancelled1.5%
Share of all 475 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 261 | 87% | 1.9% | −14 min | 3.8% | +80 min | Republic Airways |
| JetBlue | 214 | 79% | 0.9% | −9 min | 7.9% | +84 min | JetBlue |
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 BOS). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | Delta Air Lines |
|---|---|
| 9 a.m. | 90% |
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: October (93%). Worst: July (67%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 61 | — | — |
| Tuesday | 58 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 58 | — | — |
| Thursday | 58 | — | — |
| Friday | 60 | — | — |
| Saturday | 96 | — | — |
| Sunday | 84 | — | — |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: air traffic/airport 6 · airline 1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 1813 | 3:27 p.m. | 214 | 79% | 0.9% | −9 min | JetBlue |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 1 |
| Jul 18, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 1 |
| Aug 2, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| Jul 19, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 2 |
| Aug 23, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
Questions
How often are flights from BOS to ORF on time?
84% of 475 scheduled flights from Boston, MA to Norfolk, VA arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 1.5% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly BOS to ORF?
Flights scheduled to leave at 9 a.m. were the most reliable (91% on time). The 3 p.m. departures were the least (63%).
Which airline is most on time from BOS to ORF?
Delta Air Lines: 87% of its 261 flights on the route arrived on time. JetBlue: 79%.
What month has the most delays from BOS to ORF?
July (67% on time). The best month is October (93%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- ORF → BOS (return)
- Boston Logan (BOS) delays by hour
- Flights into Norfolk (ORF)
- Delta Air Lines on-time record
- JetBlue 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.