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

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1,210 mi airlines 53/wk
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Flight Schedule 16 flights Verified 42m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AA2274
AA American
320
6:00 AM
EDT
8:49 AM
MDT
3h 49m
M T W T F S S
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AS4769
AS Alaska
320
6:00 AM
EDT
8:49 AM
MDT
3h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2470
AA American
738
3:12 PM
EDT
5:50 PM
MDT
3h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4770
AS Alaska
738
3:23 PM
EDT
6:15 PM
MDT
3h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4638
AS Alaska
738
7:02 PM
EDT
9:50 PM
MDT
3h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2638
AA American
738
7:07 PM
EDT
9:55 PM
MDT
4h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2471
AA American
738
7:15 PM
EDT
9:50 PM
MDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AA1914
AA American
738
7:52 PM
EDT
10:45 PM
MDT
4h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2470
AA American
738
10:22 AM
MDT
2:22 PM
EDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2638
AA American
738
10:30 AM
MDT
2:05 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4638
AS Alaska
738
2:25 PM
MDT
6:12 PM
EDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2471
AA American
738
2:26 PM
MDT
6:24 PM
EDT
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1914
AA American
738
2:55 PM
MDT TC
6:41 PM
EDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4398
AS Alaska
321
6:52 PM
MDT
10:56 PM
EDT
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2587
AA American
321
6:52 PM
MDT
10:56 PM
EDT
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
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AA2194
AA American
738
7:50 PM
MDT TA
11:28 PM
EDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Norfolk to Dallas-Fort Worth
2 carriers, 53 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 53 Flights/wk 1,210 mi 3h 35m nonstop -2h behind 44 1-stop hubs

ORF–DFW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,210 miles in approximately 3h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 44 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 33 320, 738 3h35-4h53 100% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 20 320, 738 3h48-3h52 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AA, AS
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS (53 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
8
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
53
Outbound / wk
53
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORF to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,709
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
DFW → ORF
52%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
52%
Arriving
100%
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 2 3 5
Weekly flights 53 57 151
Flight time 3h 35m 3h 27m 3h 33m
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
-2h
Dallas-Fort Worth is 2 hours behind Norfolk.
ORF: EDT · DFW: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Norfolk, it's 4:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
1,210 mi / 1,947 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 35m to 4h 53m.
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 35m to 4h 53m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights53 out / 53 return
1-stop connections44 hubs
Origin: ORF
IATA / ICAOORF / KORF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
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 35m to 4h 53m. The route covers 1,210 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 53 nonstop flights per week from ORF to DFW. The return direction has about 53 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STL, MEM, RDU, PIT, IND, HOU, PIE, BCT, TEB, PDK, NAS, EYW, ASE, EGE, BWI, MSP, STT, TPA, MCO, RSW, DCA, PHL, DEN, IAH, ATL, IAD, DTW, BNA, JFK, CLT, ORD, MIA, LGA, MDW, EWR, JAX, FLL, MSY, HVN, BOS, PHX, BDL, CUN and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dallas-Fort Worth is 2 hours 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 IAD. 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 and Alaska Airlines. With 53 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 35 minutes to 4 hours 53 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,210 miles (1,947 km). There are approximately 53 weekly flights outbound and 53 return, totaling 106 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

44 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 Dulles (IAD).