Detroit to Norfolk (DTW–ORF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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529 mi airlines 49/wk
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DL3627
DL Delta
CR9
10:05 AM
EDT TM
11:53 AM
EDT
1h 48m
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DL4179
DL Delta
CR9
10:14 AM
EDT TM
12:02 PM
EDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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DL805
DL Delta
717
10:19 AM
EDT TM
11:59 AM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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DL3661
DL Delta
CR9
2:30 PM
EDT TM
4:19 PM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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DL2588
DL Delta
712
2:30 PM
EDT TM
4:07 PM
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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DL3592
DL Delta
CR9
2:30 PM
EDT TM
4:17 PM
EDT
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
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AM3239
AM Aeromexi
717
9:15 PM
EDT TM
10:55 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AM3782
AM Aeromexi
717
10:50 PM
EDT TM
12:24 AM+1
EDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
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AM3138
AM Aeromexi
717
10:59 PM
EDT TM
12:38 AM+1
EDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
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AM3358
AM Aeromexi
717
5:40 AM
EDT
7:40 AM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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DL2726
DL Delta
717
5:45 AM
EDT
7:29 AM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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DL2354
DL Delta
717
5:45 AM
EDT
7:45 AM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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AM4099
AM Aeromexi
CR9
5:55 AM
EDT
7:54 AM
EDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
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DL4179
DL Delta
CR9
12:42 PM
EDT TM
2:53 PM
EDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
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DL805
DL Delta
717
12:45 PM
EDT
2:34 PM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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AF2777
AF Air France
CR9
12:54 PM
EDT
3:05 PM
EDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
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DL3627
DL Delta
CR9
1:32 PM
EDT TM
3:20 PM
EDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AF2822
AF Air France
CR9
4:58 PM
EDT
7:06 PM
EDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
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DL4164
DL Delta
CR9
5:00 PM
EDT TM
7:08 PM
EDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
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DL2588
DL Delta
712
5:04 PM
EDT TM
7:05 PM
EDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Detroit to Norfolk
2 carriers, 49 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 49 Flights/wk 529 mi 1h 34m nonstop 37 1-stop hubs

DTW–ORF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico lead the route. The flight covers 529 miles in approximately 1h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 37 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DTW–ORF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 28 712, 717, CR9 1h37-1h49 49% SkyTeam
AM Aeromexico 21 717 1h34-1h40 49% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
712 Boeing 717-200 – DL
717 Boeing 717 – AM, DL
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AM + DL (49 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, DTW to ORF direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
49
Outbound / wk
56
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to ORF.
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One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,089
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
DTW → ORF
49%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
49%
Arriving
70%
Return
ORF → DTW
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays → ORF delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Norfolk.
Distance & Flight Time
529 mi / 851 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 34m to 1h 49m.
Getting to DTW

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

Key statistics for the Detroit to Norfolk route.
Route details
Distance529 mi / 851 km
Flight time1h 34m to 1h 49m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights49 out / 56 return
1-stop connections37 hubs
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: ORF
IATA / ICAOORF / KORF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to ORF flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Norfolk International Airport take approximately 1h 34m to 1h 49m. The route covers 529 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 49 nonstop flights per week from DTW to ORF. The return direction has about 56 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FRG, CMH, RDU, YYZ, PWM, SAV, NAS, RIC, JAX, CUN, PBI, IAD, ATL, ORD, MSP, TPA, LGA, EWR, BWI, MCO, IAH, DEN, CLT, PHL, DCA, BDL, MIA, MDW, FLL, JFK, CHS, BNA, BOS, DFW, MSY, PHX and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ORF to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 DTW to ORF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines. With 49 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DTW to ORF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to ORF ranges from 1 hours 34 minutes to 1 hours 49 minutes. The route covers a distance of 529 miles (851 km). There are approximately 49 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 105 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

37 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via FRG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.