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

MSP Airport Page →
1,043 mi airlines charter/private 28/wk
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Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 35m ago
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✓
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DL5518+2
DL Delta
CR7
3:15 PM
CDT T1
7:05 PM
EDT
2h 50m
63%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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AF2981cs
AF Air France
CR9
7:45 PM
CDT T1
11:38 PM
EDT
2h 53m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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KE6009cs
KE Korean
CR7
7:46 PM
CDT T1
11:41 PM
EDT
2h 55m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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DL4965
Starts Oct 6 Seat map
DL Delta
CR9 Seat map
7:55 PM
CDT T1
11:43 PM
EDT
2h 48m
63%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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DL5464+2
DL Delta
CR9
7:00 AM
EDT TM
9:10 AM
CDT
3h 10m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
←
AF6834cs
AF Air France
CR9
7:00 AM
EDT
9:10 AM
CDT
3h 10m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
←
DL4951
Starts Oct 6 Seat map
DL Delta
CR9 Seat map
7:13 AM
EDT
9:31 AM
CDT
3h 18m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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KE6010cs
KE Korean
CR7
7:17 AM
EDT
9:28 AM
CDT
3h 11m
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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 11m DLKESY → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Norfolk flights
MDW Chicago 4h 26m AFDLVS → WN Chicago (MDW) to Norfolk flights
BNA Nashville 4h 31m AFDLKE → WN Nashville (BNA) to Norfolk flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 34m AAAFBA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Norfolk flights
CMH Columbus 4h 36m AFDLKE → MX Columbus (CMH) to Norfolk flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 43m AADLEI → AAASQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Norfolk flights
DTW Detroit 4h 48m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Norfolk flights
ORD Chicago 4h 55m AAACAF → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Norfolk flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 57m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Norfolk flights
STL St Louis 5h 13m AFAMDL → WN St Louis (STL) to Norfolk flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minneapolis to Norfolk
2 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,043 mi 2h 52m 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 52m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Choose a flight to see its seat map MSP Routes ORF Routes MSP Live Flights ORF Live Flights MSP Delays ORF Delays
All flights from Norfolk (ORF) Norfolk to Minneapolis flights
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
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KE 14 CR7, CR9 2h48-2h50 100% SkyTeam AF, KE
AA American Airlines 0 – – 100% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – DL, KE
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AF, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: 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
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to ORF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
BWI ~4h 11m MDW ~4h 26m BNA ~4h 31m CLT ~4h 34m CMH ~4h 36m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,385
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
ORF → MSP
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
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 52m 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.

Facts

MSP–ORF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Norfolk route.
Route details
Distance1,043 mi / 1,679 km
Flight time2h 52m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights28 out / 28 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 about 2h 52m 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.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ORF and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MSP to ORF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to ORF is about 2 hours 52 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,043 miles (1,679 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 56 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.