Which airline is most reliable for SJU (San Juan) to ORF (Norfolk)?

The most reliable airline on the SJU to ORF route is JetBlue Airways, with an on-time arrival rate of 94%.

How often are flights delayed from SJU to ORF?

About 22% of flights from SJU to ORF experience delays. 78% arrive on time.

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

When flights from SJU to ORF are delayed, the average delay is approximately 87 minutes.

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

With 78% of SJU to ORF flights arriving on time and an average delay of 87 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.

SJU → ORF

SJU (San Juan) to ORF (Norfolk)

SJU (San Juan) to ORF (Norfolk) flights arrive on time 78% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is JetBlue Airways at 94%. The average delay is 87 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated August 2026.

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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).

Accurate?

JetBlue Airways is significantly more reliable on this route at 94% on time vs Frontier Airlines at 56%.

Airline Comparison

JetBlue Airways leads at 94% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 56%.

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Good to know

Departing from SJU

76% on time

Expect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. SJU has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~8 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 8 min).

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Arriving at ORF

78% on time

When flights into ORF are late, the average delay is 74 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 August 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.