ORF (Norfolk) to PHL (Philadelphia) flights arrive on time 78% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is PSA Airlines at 79%. The average delay is 90 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.ORF → PHL
ORF (Norfolk) to PHL (Philadelphia)
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This route is on time most of the time. About 78% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).
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PSA Airlines edges out Frontier Airlines on this route — 79% vs 66% on time.
Airline Comparison
PSA Airlines leads at 79% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 66%.
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Good to know
Departing from ORF
80% on timeExpect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. ORF has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~5 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
ORF cancels 2.3% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.
Arriving at PHL
79% on timeWhen flights into PHL are late, the average delay is 79 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at PHL: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated March 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.