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

ORF Airport Page →
1,210 mi airlines charter/private 60/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 18 flights Verified 23m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
QR7639cs
QR Qatar
321
7:00 AM
EDT
9:34 AM
CDT
3h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2274+4
AA American
321
7:15 AM
EDT
9:47 AM
CDT
3h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4769cs
AS Alaska
321
7:15 AM
EDT
9:47 AM
CDT
3h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JL7289cs
JL Japan
321
7:16 AM
EDT
9:50 AM
CDT
3h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2262
AA American
738
3:24 PM
EDT
5:55 PM
CDT
3h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2265+2
AA American
738
6:37 PM
EDT
9:11 PM
CDT
3h 34m
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
RJ7209cs
RJ Royal Jordanian
738
6:50 PM
EDT
9:17 PM
CDT
3h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF4443cs
QF Qant
738
7:15 PM
EDT
9:50 PM
CDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2262
AA American
738
10:25 AM
CDT TA
2:28 PM
EDT
3h 3m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2265+2
AA American
738
1:53 PM
CDT TC
5:37 PM
EDT
2h 44m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2614
QR Qatar
738
2:26 PM
CDT
6:24 PM
EDT
2h 58m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF4443+2
QF Qant
738
2:26 PM
CDT TC
6:24 PM
EDT
2h 58m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF3262cs
QF Qant
321
6:52 PM
CDT TC
10:56 PM
EDT
3h 4m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2615cs
QR Qatar
321
6:52 PM
CDT TC
10:56 PM
EDT
3h 4m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
RJ7695cs
RJ Royal Jordanian
321
6:52 PM
CDT TC
10:56 PM
EDT
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4398cs
AS Alaska
738
7:29 PM
CDT TB
11:32 PM
EDT
3h 3m
32%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2587+4
AA American
321
7:29 PM
CDT
11:35 PM
EDT
3h 6m
41%
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
BNA Nashville 4h 55m WN AAASAY Nashville (BNA) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 5m AFAMDL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 14m AA AAASAY Charlotte (CLT) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
IAH Houston 5h 19m NZUA AAASAY Houston (IAH) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
BWI Baltimore 5h 24m WN AACXEJA Baltimore (BWI) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
MCI Kansas City 5h 26m WN AAASAY Kansas City (MCI) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
IAD Dulles 5h 27m ACAVCM AAASAT Dulles (IAD) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
DCA Washington 5h 35m AAAS AAAYCX Washington (DCA) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
DTW Detroit 5h 35m AFAMDL AAAFAM Detroit (DTW) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
CHS Charleston 5h 36m MX AAASAY Charleston (CHS) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Norfolk to Dallas-Fort Worth
1 carrier, 60 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,210 mi 3h 32m nonstop -1h behind

ORF–DFW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,210 miles in approximately 3h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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, RJ 21 321, 738 3h31-3h34 88% Oneworld AS, JL, QF, QR, RJ
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AA, AS, JL, QR
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, QF, QR, RJ
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (21 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
9
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
60
Outbound / wk
58
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORF to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
49
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,201
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 → DFW
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
87%
Return
DFW → ORF
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
71%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORF delays → DFW delays →

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 8
Weekly flights 60 61 122
Flight time 3h 32m 2h 50m 3h 16m
Departure OTP 88%
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 32m gate to gate.
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 32m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights60 out / 58 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 3h 32m gate to gate. The route covers 1,210 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ORF to DFW: 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 Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas.
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 60 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ORF to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORF to DFW is about 3 hours 32 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,210 miles (1,947 km). There are approximately 60 weekly flights outbound and 58 return, totaling 118 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Richmond (RIC), Washington (DCA) and Charlottesville (CHO).