Minneapolis to Norfolk (MSP–ORF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AF2981cs
AF Air France
CR7
7:55 PM
CDT T1
11:47 PM
EDT
2h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5518+2
DL Delta
CR7
8:10 PM
CDT T1
11:52 PM
EDT
2h 42m
51%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5464+1
DL Delta
CR7
7:22 AM
EDT TM
9:29 AM
CDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF6834cs
AF Air France
CR7
7:22 AM
EDT TM
9:29 AM
CDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
BWI Baltimore 4h 15m DLKESY EJAWN Baltimore (BWI) to Norfolk flights
MDW Chicago 4h 20m AFDLWN WN Chicago (MDW) to Norfolk flights
BNA Nashville 4h 38m AFDLKE WN Nashville (BNA) to Norfolk flights
IAD Dulles 4h 39m AFDLKE AVCMOS Dulles (IAD) to Norfolk flights
DTW Detroit 4h 42m AFDLKE AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Norfolk flights
DCA Washington 4h 42m AADLKE AA Washington (DCA) to Norfolk flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 45m AADLEI AAAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Norfolk flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 50m AAAFBA AA Charlotte (CLT) to Norfolk flights
ORD Chicago 4h 54m AAACAF AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Norfolk flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 57m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Norfolk flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Minneapolis to Norfolk
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,043 mi 2h 47m nonstop +1h ahead

MSP–ORF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,043 miles in approximately 2h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–ORF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF 7 CR7 2h42 64% SkyTeam AF
AA American Airlines 0 64% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AF, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 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, MSP to ORF direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to ORF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,517
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
MSP → ORF
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
78%
Return
ORF → MSP
45%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
45%
Arriving
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → ORF delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in Norfolk.
Distance & Flight Time
1,043 mi / 1,679 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 47m gate to gate.
Getting to MSP

Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.

MSP–ORF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Norfolk route.
Route details
Distance1,043 mi / 1,679 km
Flight time2h 47m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: ORF
IATA / ICAOORF / KORF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to ORF flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Norfolk International Airport take about 2h 47m gate to gate. The route covers 1,043 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from MSP to ORF: Delta Air Lines 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 Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Chicago Midway and Nashville.
Norfolk is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from ORF to MSP 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 MSP to ORF

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and American Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MSP to ORF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to ORF is about 2 hours 47 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,043 miles (1,679 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Chicago Midway and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.