Which airline is most reliable for ORF (Norfolk) to PHL (Philadelphia)?

The most reliable airline on the ORF to PHL route is PSA Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 81%.

How often are flights delayed from ORF to PHL?

About 20% of flights from ORF to PHL experience delays. 80% arrive on time.

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

When flights from ORF to PHL are delayed, the average delay is approximately 96 minutes.

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

With 80% of ORF to PHL flights arriving on time and an average delay of 96 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at PHL is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

ORF → PHL

ORF (Norfolk) to PHL (Philadelphia)

ORF (Norfolk) to PHL (Philadelphia) flights arrive on time 80% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is PSA Airlines at 81%. The average delay is 96 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 80% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

PSA Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 81% on time vs Frontier Airlines at 66%.

Airline Comparison

PSA Airlines leads at 81% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 66%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from ORF

79% on time

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

TSA is currently ~10 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

ORF cancels 2.2% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.

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Arriving at PHL

77% on time

When flights into PHL are late, the average delay is 84 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at PHL: TSA is ~17 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

PHL has a 2.1% cancellation rate — keep the airline app handy for rebooking.

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