Norfolk to Dallas-Fort Worth (ORF–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,210 mi airlines 82/wk
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Flight Schedule 23 flights Verified 33m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
JL7289cs
JL Japan
320
6:00 AM
EDT
8:49 AM
CDT
3h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR7639cs
QR Qatar
738
6:00 AM
EDT
8:55 AM
CDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2274+4
AA American
321
7:00 AM
EDT
9:34 AM
CDT
3h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4769cs
AS Alaska
321
7:00 AM
EDT
9:34 AM
CDT
3h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2470
AA American
738
3:12 PM
EDT
5:50 PM
CDT
3h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2262
AA American
738
3:16 PM
EDT
5:46 PM
CDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AS4770+1
AS Alaska
738
3:23 PM
EDT
6:15 PM
CDT
3h 52m
M T W T F S S
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AA2265
AA American
738
6:50 PM
EDT
9:17 PM
CDT
3h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR8572
QR Qatar
738
6:50 PM
EDT
9:17 PM
CDT
3h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF4443+1
QF Qant
738
7:02 PM
EDT
9:50 PM
CDT
3h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AS4638cs
AS Alaska
738
7:15 PM
EDT
9:50 PM
CDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AA2471+1
AA American
738
8:08 PM
EDT
10:53 PM
CDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2262
AA American
738
10:21 AM
CDT
2:25 PM
EDT
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
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AA1162
AA American
738
10:22 AM
CDT
2:22 PM
EDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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AA2470
AA American
738
10:22 AM
CDT TC
2:22 PM
EDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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AA2265
AA American
738
1:58 PM
CDT
6:00 PM
EDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
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QF4443+1
QF Qant
738
2:25 PM
CDT
6:12 PM
EDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4638+2
AS Alaska
738
2:26 PM
CDT
6:24 PM
EDT
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2471+1
AA American
738
2:26 PM
CDT TC
6:24 PM
EDT
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2614
QR Qatar
738
2:26 PM
CDT
6:24 PM
EDT
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2615
QR Qatar
321
6:52 PM
CDT
10:56 PM
EDT
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4398cs
AS Alaska
321
6:52 PM
CDT TC
10:56 PM
EDT
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2587+1
AA American
321
7:39 PM
CDT
11:17 PM
EDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Norfolk to Dallas-Fort Worth
1 carrier, 82 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 82 Flights/wk 1,210 mi 3h 27m nonstop -1h behind 71 1-stop hubs

ORF–DFW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,210 miles in approximately 3h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 71 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORF–DFW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: AS, JL, QF, QR 34 321, 738 3h27-3h45 100% Oneworld AS, JL, QF, QR
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – JL
321 Airbus A321 – AA, AS
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, AS, QF, QR
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (34 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 DFW direction.
Mon
12
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
12
flights
Thu
12
flights
Fri
12
flights
Sat
12
flights
Sun
12
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
82
Outbound / wk
69
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORF to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
71
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,300
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.

Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Norfolk

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Metric ORF→DFW RIC→DFW DCA→DFW
Distance from ORF 75 mi 143 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 7 7
Weekly flights 82 76 152
Flight time 3h 27m 3h 16m 3h 22m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of ORF with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Dallas-Fort Worth is 1 hour behind Norfolk.
ORF: EDT · DFW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Norfolk, it's 5:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
1,210 mi / 1,947 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 27m to 3h 55m.
Getting from DFW

DART Orange Line runs to downtown Dallas (50 min, $3). TEXRail reaches downtown Fort Worth in 55 minutes ($2.50). Taxis and ride-shares cost $25–45 to either city center.Rental car facilities are at the south end. All terminals connect via the free Skylink train; this is an airside-only connection, so you must clear security first to use it.

Dallas-Fort Worth Climate

Hot continental climate. Summers are intensely hot (35–40°C) with little rain. Winters are mild (3–12°C) but ice storms hit 2–3 times per year, causing major airport disruptions.

Spring (March–May) brings severe thunderstorms and tornado risk that regularly ground flights. Fall is the best travel window with moderate temperatures and low storm frequency.

ORF–DFW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Norfolk to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance1,210 mi / 1,947 km
Flight time3h 27m to 3h 55m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights82 out / 69 return
1-stop connections71 hubs
Origin: ORF
IATA / ICAOORF / KORF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORF to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from Norfolk International Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take approximately 3h 27m to 3h 55m. The route covers 1,210 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines. Plus 4 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 82 nonstop flights per week from ORF to DFW. The return direction has about 69 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STL, MEM, SUS, TEB, RDU, BTR, SAV, IND, TLH, ECP, HOU, GPT, PDK, CAK, MMU, PIE, YYZ, NAS, HPN, SUA, EYW, BCT, AUS, RSW, PBI, YUL, ASE, EGE, PSM, OPF, JAC, SNA, FCA, MRY, AUA, BOS, MDW, FLL, STT, BWI, PHL, TPA, MSP, IAH, IAD, ATL, BNA, ORD, DCA, DTW, MCO, CMH, JFK, CHS, BDL, CLT, LGA, MSY, EWR, LAX, DEN, PIT, MIA, SJU, HVN, JAX, PHX, LAS, SAN, CUN and PWM. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dallas-Fort Worth is 1 hour behind Norfolk.
Yes, return flights from DFW to ORF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RIC, DCA and CHO. 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 DFW

Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 82 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ORF to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORF to DFW ranges from 3 hours 27 minutes to 3 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,210 miles (1,947 km). There are approximately 82 weekly flights outbound and 69 return, totaling 151 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

71 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via STL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Richmond (RIC), Washington (DCA) and Charlottesville (CHO).