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
CR9
7:58 PM
CDT T1
11:40 PM
EDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5518+2
DL Delta
CR9
7:58 PM
CDT T1
11:40 PM
EDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5464+1
DL Delta
CR9
7:10 AM
EDT TM
9:26 AM
CDT
3h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF6834cs
AF Air France
CR9
7:10 AM
EDT TM
9:29 AM
CDT
3h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Minneapolis to Norfolk
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,043 mi 2h 42m nonstop +1h ahead 65 1-stop hubs

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 42m. Beyond nonstop, 65 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 CR9 2h42 92% SkyTeam AF
AA American Airlines 0 92% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – 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
65
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,583
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.

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 42m.
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 42m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections65 hubs
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 approximately 2h 42m. The route covers 1,043 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from MSP to ORF. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LUK, CLE, RDU, DAY, TEB, ACY, RIC, AHN, PDK, BED, YYZ, MMU, HPN, ISP, SAV, PVD, BCT, EGE, PIE, GPT, HDN, TMB, APF, NAS, ASE, PBI, AUS, JAC, SJU, STT, CMH, JAX, CUN, PIT, MIA, TPA, MDW, IAH, EWR, DTW, DCA, BWI, ATL, DFW, ORD, MEM, BDL, BNA, IAD, CHS, PHL, LGA, JFK, MCO, CLT, DEN, BOS, RSW, FLL, LAS, SAN, PHX, LAX, DAL and MSY. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 MSP to ORF

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

MSP to ORF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to ORF ranges from 2 hours 42 minutes. 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

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