Houston to Norfolk (IAH–ORF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

IAH Airport Page →
1,200 mi airlines charter/private 22/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 13m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA6286+1
Starts Sep 24
UA United
E7W
6:20 PM
CDT TB
10:28 PM
EDT
3h 8m
58%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2519cs
NZ Air New Zealand
E75L
6:25 PM
CDT TC
10:33 PM
EDT
3h 8m
74%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4071
UA United
E7W
6:25 PM
CDT TB
10:33 PM
EDT
3h 8m
58%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2369
Starts Sep 18
UA United
738
6:25 PM
CDT TC
10:27 PM
EDT
3h 2m
58%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1312
Starts Sep 19
UA United
738
6:10 AM
EDT
8:23 AM
CDT
3h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2518+3
NZ Air New Zealand
E75L
6:10 AM
EDT
8:34 AM
CDT
3h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4074
UA United
E75L
6:10 AM
EDT
8:34 AM
CDT
3h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 35m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Norfolk flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 40m AAEJAF9 AA Charlotte (CLT) to Norfolk flights
BNA Nashville 4h 52m CMNZUA WN Nashville (BNA) to Norfolk flights
JAX Jacksonville 5h 2m ACEKNZ MX Jacksonville (JAX) to Norfolk flights
BWI Baltimore 5h 5m F9NZUA WN Baltimore (BWI) to Norfolk flights
STL St Louis 5h 12m CMNZUA WN St Louis (STL) to Norfolk flights
MCO Orlando 5h 12m ADF9NZ F9MXWN Orlando (MCO) to Norfolk flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 15m AAASAY AAASQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Norfolk flights
DTW Detroit 5h 31m AFAMDL AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Norfolk flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 33m AABAEI AAASQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Norfolk flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Houston to Norfolk
2 carriers, 22 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,200 mi 3h 8m nonstop +1h ahead

IAH–ORF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,200 miles in approximately 3h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–ORF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: NZ 15 738, E7W 3h02-3h08 80% Star Alliance NZ
AA American Airlines 0 80% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – NZ
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (15 flights/wk, 100%)
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAH to ORF direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
22
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to ORF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,513
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
IAH → ORF
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
77%
Return
ORF → IAH
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays → ORF delays →

Other ways to reach Norfolk from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Norfolk International Airport.
Metric IAH→ORF AUS→ORF
Distance from IAH 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 5
Weekly flights 22
Flight time 3h 8m 2h 23m
Departure OTP 80%
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Norfolk International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Norfolk is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
IAH: CDT · ORF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Norfolk.
Distance & Flight Time
1,200 mi / 1,931 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 8m gate to gate.
Getting to IAH

IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.

IAH–ORF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Norfolk route.
Route details
Distance1,200 mi / 1,931 km
Flight time3h 8m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights22 out / 15 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: ORF
IATA / ICAOORF / KORF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to ORF flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Norfolk International Airport take about 3h 8m gate to gate. The route covers 1,200 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from IAH to ORF: United Airlines and American Airlines.
This route has 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 Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Nashville.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ORF and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Norfolk is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from ORF to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AUS. 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 IAH to ORF

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and American Airlines. With 22 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

IAH to ORF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to ORF is about 3 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,200 miles (1,931 km). There are approximately 22 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 37 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS).