Which airline is most reliable for DCA (Washington) to ORF (Norfolk)?

The most reliable airline on the DCA to ORF route is Republic Airways, with an on-time arrival rate of 81%.

How often are flights delayed from DCA to ORF?

About 27% of flights from DCA to ORF experience delays. 73% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on DCA to ORF flights?

When flights from DCA to ORF are delayed, the average delay is approximately 74 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a DCA to ORF flight?

With 73% of DCA to ORF flights arriving on time and an average delay of 74 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at ORF is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

DCA → ORF

DCA (Washington) to ORF (Norfolk)

DCA (Washington) to ORF (Norfolk) flights arrive on time 73% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Republic Airways at 81%. The average delay is 74 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.

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This route is delayed fairly often. About 73% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.

Accurate?

Republic Airways is significantly more reliable on this route at 81% on time vs null at 61%.

Airline Comparison

Republic Airways leads at 81% on time; trails at 61%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from DCA

79% on time

Expect ~19 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. DCA has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~5 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

DCA cancels 2.6% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.

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Arriving at ORF

80% on time

When flights into ORF are late, the average delay is 73 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at ORF: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

ORF has a 2.3% cancellation rate — keep the airline app handy for rebooking.

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Data last updated March 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.