Detroit to Norfolk (DTW–ORF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DTW–ORF is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Air France and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 529 miles in approximately 1h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AM, KE, VS, WS | 33 | 712, 717, CR9 | 1h44-1h54 | SkyTeam | AM, KE, VS, WS | |
| AF Air France | 6 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Norfolk from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→ORF | CLE→ORF |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 95 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | – |
| Weekly flights | 84 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 52m | 0h 58m |
| Departure OTP | 91% | – |
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · ORF: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Norfolk.
There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.
DTW–ORF Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DTW to ORF
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Air France and Southwest Airlines. With 84 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DTW to ORF Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to ORF is about 1 hours 52 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 529 miles (851 km). There are approximately 84 weekly flights outbound and 67 return, totaling 151 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Washington Dulles and Philadelphia. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE).