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

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529 mi airlines 67/wk
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Flight Schedule 27 flights Verified 2h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WS7014cs
WS WestJet
717
10:19 AM
EDT TM
11:59 AM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL805+2
DL Delta
712
10:19 AM
EDT TM
11:59 AM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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DL4654
DL Delta
CR7
10:24 AM
EDT TM
12:17 PM
EDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
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DL3592
DL Delta
CR9
2:10 PM
EDT TM
3:59 PM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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DL2758
DL Delta
717
2:15 PM
EDT TM
4:02 PM
EDT
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
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KE3458+2
KE Korean
717
2:30 PM
EDT TM
4:07 PM
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4792
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+1
AM Aeromexi
712
9:15 PM
EDT TM
10:55 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AM3251
AM Aeromexi
717
9:30 PM
EDT TM
11:15 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AM3245
AM Aeromexi
717
9:30 PM
EDT TM
11:15 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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DL4887
DL Delta
CR7
9:30 PM
EDT TM
11:20 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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VS2017+2
VS Virgin Atlantic
717
10:52 PM
EDT TM
12:31 AM+1
EDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
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KE3459+2
KE Korean
717
5:40 AM
EDT TM
7:40 AM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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WS8372cs
WS WestJet
717
5:45 AM
EDT
7:29 AM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AM4099cs
AM Aeromexi
717
5:45 AM
EDT TM
7:29 AM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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DL2726+2
DL Delta
717
5:45 AM
EDT
7:29 AM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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DL4726
DL Delta
CR7
6:00 AM
EDT
7:55 AM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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VS1677cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
CR9
12:42 PM
EDT TM
2:53 PM
EDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
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DL805+2
DL Delta
712
12:45 PM
EDT TM
2:34 PM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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DL4654
DL Delta
CR7
12:59 PM
EDT
3:04 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AF2853
AF Air France
CR7
12:59 PM
EDT
3:04 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AF2419cs
AF Air France
CR9
4:50 PM
EDT TM
6:58 PM
EDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
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DL3595+2
DL Delta
CR9
4:50 PM
EDT TM
6:58 PM
EDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2822cs
AF Air France
CR7
4:57 PM
EDT TM
7:05 PM
EDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
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DL2758
DL Delta
717
4:58 PM
EDT
6:50 PM
EDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
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DL4795+1
DL Delta
CR7
4:58 PM
EDT
7:06 PM
EDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2122
AF Air France
717
5:00 PM
EDT
7:07 PM
EDT
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
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Detroit to Norfolk
1 carrier, 67 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 67 Flights/wk 529 mi 1h 37m nonstop 60 1-stop hubs

DTW–ORF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 529 miles in approximately 1h 37m. Beyond nonstop, 60 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 Also: AM, KE, VS, WS 29 712, 717, CR7, CR9 1h40-1h53 77% SkyTeam AM, KE, VS, WS
Aircraft on this route
712 Boeing 717-200 – AM, DL
717 Boeing 717 – AM, DL, KE, VS, WS
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – DL
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (29 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
10
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
11
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
67
Outbound / wk
85
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to ORF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
60
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,516
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.

Other ways to reach Norfolk from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Norfolk International Airport.
Metric DTW→ORF CLE→ORF
Distance from DTW 95 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights 67
Flight time 1h 37m 0h 58m
Departure OTP 77%
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to Norfolk International Airport.

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 37m to 1h 53m.
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 37m to 1h 53m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights67 out / 85 return
1-stop connections60 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 37m to 1h 53m. The route covers 529 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines. Plus 4 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 67 nonstop flights per week from DTW to ORF. The return direction has about 85 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CLE, ACY, TEB, RDU, MGY, FRG, CAK, RIC, HPN, YYZ, MHT, PWM, SAV, SUS, PIE, OWD, APF, YQM, PBI, DAL, NAS, JAX, AUS, COS, TPA, CUN, MDW, IAD, MCO, DCA, ORD, ATL, JFK, IAH, EWR, MSP, CLT, BWI, LGA, MIA, RSW, MEM, BDL, PIT, PHL, BOS, PVD, BNA, FLL, CMH, DFW, CHS, DEN, MSY, PHX, SAN, LAS, HVN, LAX and SJU. 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.
Nearby alternatives include CLE. 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 DTW to ORF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 67 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 37 minutes to 1 hours 53 minutes. The route covers a distance of 529 miles (851 km). There are approximately 67 weekly flights outbound and 85 return, totaling 152 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

60 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CLE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE).