FLL (Fort Lauderdale) to ORF (Norfolk) flights arrive on time 70% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is JetBlue Airways at 74%. The average delay is 72 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.FLL → ORF
FLL (Fort Lauderdale) to ORF (Norfolk)
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This route is delayed fairly often. About 70% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).
Accurate?
Airlines are roughly equal on this route — JetBlue Airways leads slightly at 74% vs Spirit Airlines at 70%.
Airline Comparison
JetBlue Airways leads at 74% on time; Spirit Airlines trails at 70%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from FLL
73% on timeExpect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. FLL has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~25 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at ORF
79% on timeWhen flights into ORF are late, the average delay is 76 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at ORF: TSA is ~30 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
ORF has a 2.2% cancellation rate — keep the airline app handy for rebooking.
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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.