Norfolk to Charlotte (ORF–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ORF Airport Page →
289 mi airlines charter/private 50/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 21 flights Verified 16m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA3168
AA American
7M8
5:01 AM
EDT
6:18 AM
EDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
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AA5036
AA American
CR9
6:48 AM
EDT
8:19 AM
EDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
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AA5331
AA American
CR7
11:20 AM
EDT
12:48 PM
EDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
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AA2254
AA American
320
1:11 PM
EDT
2:23 PM
EDT
1h 12m
M T W T F S S
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AA2255
AA American
319
2:27 PM
EDT
4:00 PM
EDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
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AA5321
AA American
CR9
2:49 PM
EDT
4:21 PM
EDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
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AA5339
AA American
CR7
6:32 PM
EDT
8:07 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AA5253
AA American
CR9
8:11 PM
EDT
9:45 PM
EDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
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AA5414
AA American
CR9
8:16 PM
EDT
9:50 PM
EDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
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AA2913
AA American
319
8:20 PM
EDT
9:50 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AA2254
AA American
320
7:09 AM
EDT
8:23 AM
EDT
1h 14m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5326
AA American
CR7
9:05 AM
EDT
10:35 AM
EDT
1h 30m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2255
AA American
319
12:32 PM
EDT
1:46 PM
EDT
1h 14m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5321
AA American
CR9
12:53 PM
EDT
2:19 PM
EDT
1h 26m
38%
M T W T F S S
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AA5339
AA American
CR9
4:30 PM
EDT
6:01 PM
EDT
1h 31m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5625
AA American
CR9
6:00 PM
EDT
7:26 PM
EDT
1h 26m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5239
AA American
CR9
6:15 PM
EDT
7:40 PM
EDT
1h 25m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5421
AA American
CR9
6:15 PM
EDT
7:39 PM
EDT
1h 24m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2913
AA American
319
6:18 PM
EDT
7:40 PM
EDT
1h 22m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5622
AA American
CR9
9:36 PM
EDT
11:08 PM
EDT
1h 32m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2674
AA American
7M8
10:25 PM
EDT
11:40 PM
EDT
1h 15m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 3h 27m WN AABAF9 Baltimore (BWI) to Charlotte flights
IAD Dulles 3h 37m ACAVCM AAACAT Dulles (IAD) to Charlotte flights
JAX Jacksonville 3h 55m EJAMX AA Jacksonville (JAX) to Charlotte flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 58m AFAMDL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Charlotte flights
PIT Pittsburgh 3h 59m MX AA Pittsburgh (PIT) to Charlotte flights
DCA Washington 4h 2m AAAS AAASBA Washington (DCA) to Charlotte flights
JFK New York 4h 26m AAAMAT AAAFAT New York (JFK) to Charlotte flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 28m AAAS AABAEI Philadelphia (PHL) to Charlotte flights
BNA Nashville 4h 29m WN AAWN Nashville (BNA) to Charlotte flights
DTW Detroit 4h 31m AFAMDL AAAFAM Detroit (DTW) to Charlotte flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Norfolk to Charlotte
1 carrier, 50 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 289 mi 1h 32m nonstop

ORF–CLT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 289 miles in approximately 1h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORF–CLT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 50 319, 320, 7M8, CR7, CR9 1h12-1h35 93% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
320 Airbus A320 – AA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (50 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, ORF to CLT direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
50
Outbound / wk
58
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORF to CLT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,869
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
ORF → CLT
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
93%
Arriving
90%
Return
CLT → ORF
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Arriving
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORF delays → CLT delays →

Other ways to reach Charlotte from Norfolk

Nearby airports with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Metric ORF→CLT PHF→CLT RIC→CLT
Distance from ORF 23 mi 75 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 4
Weekly flights 50 28 62
Flight time 1h 32m 1h 28m 0h 54m
Departure OTP 93%
Airports within 200 miles of ORF with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Charlotte is 0 hours the same as Norfolk.
ORF: EDT · CLT: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Norfolk, it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte.
Distance & Flight Time
289 mi / 465 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 32m gate to gate.
Getting from CLT

No rail connects CLT to the city. Uber and Lyft to Uptown Charlotte cost $18–30 (15–20 minutes). Taxis are metered, slightly more expensive.CATS Route 5 bus runs to downtown ($2.20, 45 min). Rental cars are in an on-site facility attached to the terminal. The airport's single main terminal with concourses A–E is connected by an underground people mover; clear security at your concourse, not at the central checkpoint, to save time.

Charlotte Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Charlotte sits in a region with high storm frequency. Winters are generally mild (1–10°C) but ice storms hit 2–4 times per year and are highly disruptive since Charlotte has limited de-icing infrastructure.

Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most stable season. Snow is rare but the city is poorly equipped to handle it when it arrives.

ORF–CLT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Norfolk to Charlotte route.
Route details
Distance289 mi / 465 km
Flight time1h 32m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights50 out / 58 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORF
IATA / ICAOORF / KORF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORF to CLT flights.
Nonstop flights from Norfolk International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport take about 1h 32m gate to gate. The route covers 289 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ORF to CLT: American Airlines.
This route has frequent 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, Washington Dulles and Jacksonville.
Yes, return flights from CLT to ORF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PHF, RIC and SBY. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 ORF to CLT

Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 50 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ORF to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORF to CLT is about 1 hours 32 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 289 miles (465 km). There are approximately 50 weekly flights outbound and 58 return, totaling 108 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Washington Dulles and Jacksonville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newport News (PHF), Richmond (RIC) and Salisbury (SBY).