Washington to Norfolk (DCA–ORF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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143 mi airlines charter/private 20/wk
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Flight Schedule 9 flights Verified 1h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA5330
AA American
CR7
9:45 AM
EDT T2
10:49 AM
EDT
1h 4m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5338
AA American
CR7
3:59 PM
EDT T2
5:09 PM
EDT
1h 10m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5662+1
AA American
CR9
8:47 PM
EDT T2
9:53 PM
EDT
1h 6m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5520+1
AA American
CR9
5:17 AM
EDT
6:19 AM
EDT
1h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4768cs
AS Alaska
CR9
5:42 AM
EDT
6:46 AM
EDT
1h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5336+1
AA American
CR7
11:05 AM
EDT
12:19 PM
EDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4243cs
AS Alaska
CR7
11:05 AM
EDT
12:19 PM
EDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4767+1
AS Alaska
CR7
11:40 AM
EDT
12:53 PM
EDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5338
AA American
CR7
5:41 PM
EDT
6:55 PM
EDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PHL Philadelphia 3h 18m AAASBA AAAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Norfolk flights
JFK New York 3h 49m AAAFAM AAAMAT New York (JFK) to Norfolk flights
EWR Newark 3h 52m UA ACUA Newark (EWR) to Norfolk flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 57m AAASBA AA Charlotte (CLT) to Norfolk flights
LGA New York 4h 2m AADLWS AADLPD New York (LGA) to Norfolk flights
DTW Detroit 4h 18m AAAFAM AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Norfolk flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 24m AAAFAM AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Norfolk flights
BOS Boston 4h 34m AAAFAS AFB6DL Boston (BOS) to Norfolk flights
BNA Nashville 4h 45m AADLWN EJAWN Nashville (BNA) to Norfolk flights
MDW Chicago 4h 55m WN WN Chicago (MDW) to Norfolk flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Washington to Norfolk
1 carrier, 20 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 143 mi 1h 6m nonstop

DCA–ORF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 143 miles in approximately 1h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DCA–ORF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: AS 20 CR7, CR9 1h04-1h10 66% Oneworld AS
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (20 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DCA to ORF direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
20
Outbound / wk
41
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to ORF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,296
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DCA → ORF
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Arriving
91%
Return
ORF → DCA
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DCA delays → ORF delays →

Other ways to reach Norfolk from Washington

Nearby airports with service to Norfolk International Airport.
Metric DCA→ORF IAD→ORF BWI→ORF
Distance from DCA 23 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 8 2
Weekly flights 20 68 38
Flight time 1h 6m 0h 55m 0h 45m
Departure OTP 66%
Airports within 200 miles of DCA with service to Norfolk International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Norfolk is 0 hours the same as Washington.
DCA: EDT · ORF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 6:00 PM in Norfolk.
Distance & Flight Time
143 mi / 230 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 6m gate to gate.
Getting to DCA

The DC Metro (Yellow and Blue lines) connects the airport directly to downtown Washington in 15–25 minutes from most central stations ($2.25–$3.85 depending on distance and time of day). The Reagan National Airport station is inside the terminal complex with a direct indoor walkway. Metro runs from about 05:00 to midnight Sunday–Thursday, and until 01:00 on Friday–Saturday.Taxis and Uber/Lyft from the city centre cost $15–30 depending on destination and traffic. DCA is one of the most transit-accessible major US airports. Driving is straightforward via the George Washington Memorial Parkway; short-term parking at the terminal costs from $5 for 20 minutes. No personal vehicles are allowed to idle at arrivals; use the cell-phone lot or commercial pick-up zones.

DCA–ORF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Washington to Norfolk route.
Route details
Distance143 mi / 230 km
Flight time1h 6m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights20 out / 41 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: ORF
IATA / ICAOORF / KORF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DCA to ORF flights.
Nonstop flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norfolk International Airport take about 1h 6m gate to gate. The route covers 143 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DCA to ORF: American Airlines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Philadelphia, John F. Kennedy and Newark Liberty.
Yes, return flights from ORF to DCA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAD, BWI and RIC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DCA to ORF

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DCA to ORF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DCA to ORF is about 1 hours 6 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 143 miles (230 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 41 return, totaling 61 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Philadelphia, John F. Kennedy and Newark Liberty. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD), Baltimore (BWI) and Richmond (RIC).