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

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Houston to Norfolk
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,200 mi 3h 3m nonstop +1h ahead 41 1-stop hubs

IAH–ORF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,200 miles in approximately 3h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 41 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore IAH Routes ORF Routes IAH Live Flights ORF Live Flights IAH Delays ORF Delays
Carriers on this route

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 7 E7W 3h03 67% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAH to ORF direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to ORF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
RDU ~4h 35m LUK ~4h 38m SAV ~5h 1m CMH ~5h 16m FRG ~5h 26m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,470
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAH → ORF
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
88%
Return
ORF → IAH
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays → ORF delays →
Know before you go

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 3m.
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.

Facts

IAH–ORF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Norfolk route.
Route details
Distance1,200 mi / 1,931 km
Flight time3h 3m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections41 hubs
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: ORF
Full nameNorfolk International Airport
IATA / ICAOORF / KORF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to ORF flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Norfolk International Airport take approximately 3h 3m. The route covers 1,200 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from IAH to ORF. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RDU, LUK, SAV, CMH, FRG, NAS, YYZ, DAL, EYW, COS, HDN, ASE, RIC, TPA, CUN, PBI, MSP, JAX, ATL, MIA, DEN, MDW, IAD, DCA, ORD, LGA, PHL, EWR, FLL, BWI, MCO, CLT, DTW, DFW, MSY, BNA, BOS, PHX, CHS, LAS and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAH to ORF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to ORF ranges from 3 hours 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,200 miles (1,931 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

41 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via RDU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.