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

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AF2981
AF Air France
CR9
7:50 PM
CDT T1
11:33 PM
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2h 43m
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DL Delta
CR9
7:50 PM
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11:33 PM
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AF6834
AF Air France
CR9
7:10 AM
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3h 19m
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DL Delta
CR9
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Minneapolis to Norfolk
3 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,043 mi 2h 43m nonstop +1h ahead 43 1-stop hubs

MSP–ORF is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air France, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,043 miles in approximately 2h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 43 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–ORF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AF Air France 7 CR9 2h43 76% SkyTeam –
DL Delta Air Lines 7 CR9 2h43 76% SkyTeam –
AA American Airlines 0 – – 76% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AF, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + DL (14 flights/wk, 100%)
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

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
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to ORF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
CMH ~4h 19m RDU ~4h 29m LUK ~4h 30m TEB ~4h 33m ACY ~4h 38m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,259
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
MSP → ORF
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
68%
Return
ORF → MSP
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → ORF delays →
Know before you go

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 43m.
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.

Facts

MSP–ORF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Norfolk route.
Route details
Distance1,043 mi / 1,679 km
Flight time2h 43m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections43 hubs
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 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 MSP to ORF flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Norfolk International Airport take approximately 2h 43m. The route covers 1,043 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Air France and Delta Air Lines.
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 CMH, RDU, LUK, TEB, ACY, PDK, BED, CHS, SAV, NAS, PIE, ASE, HDN, RIC, JAX, BDL, CUN, PBI, DEN, ATL, IAH, TPA, MIA, PHL, JFK, ORD, MDW, DTW, DFW, EWR, DCA, BNA, BWI, LGA, FLL, CLT, MCO, IAD, BOS, PHX, LAS, 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.
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 American Airlines, Air France 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 43 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

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