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

IAH Airport Page →
1,200 mi airlines charter/private 21/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 52m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
NZ2519cs
NZ Air New Zealand
320
6:24 PM
CDT TC
10:31 PM
EDT
3h 7m
56%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2439+1
UA United
B38M
6:24 PM
CDT TE
10:30 PM
EDT
3h 6m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4039
UA United
E7W
6:25 PM
CDT TB
10:33 PM
EDT
3h 8m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4062
UA United
E7W
6:10 AM
EDT
8:34 AM
CDT
3h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5399
UA United
E7W
6:10 AM
EDT
8:34 AM
CDT
3h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2302+1
UA United
7M8
6:15 AM
EDT
8:20 AM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2518cs
NZ Air New Zealand
B38M
6:15 AM
EDT
8:20 AM
CDT
3h 5m
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 42m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Norfolk flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 44m AAF9IB AA Charlotte (CLT) to Norfolk flights
BNA Nashville 4h 56m CMNZUA WN Nashville (BNA) to Norfolk flights
BWI Baltimore 5h 10m F9NZUA WN Baltimore (BWI) to Norfolk flights
CMH Columbus 5h 13m NZUA MX Columbus (CMH) to Norfolk flights
DCA Washington 5h 13m AAEKNZ AA Washington (DCA) to Norfolk flights
STL St Louis 5h 15m CMNZUA WN St Louis (STL) to Norfolk flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 16m AAASAY AAASQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Norfolk flights
DTW Detroit 5h 30m AFAMDL AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Norfolk flights
IAD Dulles 5h 33m AVAZCA AVCMOS Dulles (IAD) to Norfolk flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Houston to Norfolk
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,200 mi 3h 7m 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 7m. 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 14 B38M, E7W 3h06-3h08 74% Star Alliance NZ
AA American Airlines 1 74% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – NZ
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 93%)
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 7%)
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
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
22
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to ORF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,680
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
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Arriving
92%
Return
ORF → IAH
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
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 21 2
Flight time 3h 7m 2h 23m
Departure OTP 74%
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 7m 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 7m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 22 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 7m 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.
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 21 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 7 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,200 miles (1,931 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 22 return, totaling 43 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).