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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA2439
UA United
738
6:24 PM
CDT TC
10:30 PM
EDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1017
UA United
7M9
6:25 PM
CDT TC
10:25 PM
EDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2519cs
NZ Air New Zealand
E75L
6:29 PM
CDT TB
10:32 PM
EDT
3h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6286+1
UA United
E7W
8:33 PM
CDT TA
12:12 AM+1
EDT
2h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2518cs
NZ Air New Zealand
E7W
6:00 AM
EDT
8:50 AM
CDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6331+1
UA United
E7W
6:10 AM
EDT
8:50 AM
CDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA245
UA United
738
6:15 AM
EDT
8:20 AM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Houston to Norfolk
1 carrier, 22 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 22 Flights/wk 1,200 mi 2h 39m nonstop +1h ahead 68 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 2h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 68 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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, 7M9, E7W 2h39-3h06 90% Star Alliance NZ
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – NZ
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (15 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, IAH to ORF direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
4
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
4
Nonstop flights
22
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to ORF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
68
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,800
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 Houston

Nearby airports with service to Norfolk International Airport.
Metric IAH→ORF AUS→ORF
Distance from IAH 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 22 1
Flight time 2h 39m 3h 14m
Departure OTP 90%
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 2h 39m to 3h 6m.
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 time2h 39m to 3h 6m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights22 out / 21 return
1-stop connections68 hubs
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 approximately 2h 39m to 3h 6m. The route covers 1,200 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 22 nonstop flights per week from IAH to ORF. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LUK, RDU, DAL, SAV, PDK, DAY, CAK, GPT, SUS, CLE, HPN, TMB, RIC, FRG, TEB, BCT, APF, PIE, AUS, MDW, YYZ, NAS, PBI, MAF, EYW, BED, COS, EGE, ASE, HDN, JAC, CMH, TPA, STT, PVU, CUN, BGI, MIA, BDL, JAX, MSP, DEN, ATL, DTW, DCA, IAD, MSY, MEM, BWI, MCO, FLL, ORD, EWR, CLT, BNA, RSW, DFW, LGA, SJU, CHS, PHL, PIT, BOS, LAS, PHX, LAX, SAN 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.
Nearby alternatives include AUS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 22 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

IAH to ORF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to ORF ranges from 2 hours 39 minutes to 3 hours 6 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,200 miles (1,931 km). There are approximately 22 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 43 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

68 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via LUK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS).