Norfolk to Wilmington (ORF–ILM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ORF Airport Page →
205 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 23 1-stop flights Verified 3d ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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
CLT Charlotte 3h 28m AA → AABANXC Charlotte (CLT) to Wilmington flights
DCA Washington 3h 45m AAAS → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Wilmington flights
PHL Philadelphia 3h 49m AABAQR → AAQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Wilmington flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 7m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Wilmington flights
BNA Nashville 4h 24m WN → XP Nashville (BNA) to Wilmington flights
LGA New York 4h 44m AADLPD → AADLPD New York (LGA) to Wilmington flights
MCO Orlando 4h 46m F9MXWN → MX Orlando (MCO) to Wilmington flights
EWR Newark 4h 59m ACUA → UA Newark (EWR) to Wilmington flights
ORD Chicago 5h 47m AAACGF → AANZQR Chicago (ORD) to Wilmington flights
MIA Miami 6h 9m AAG3QR → AAG3 Miami (MIA) to Wilmington flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Norfolk to Wilmington
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 205 mi 0h 35m nonstop

ORF–ILM had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 205 miles in 0h 35m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps ORF Routes ILM Routes ORF Live Flights ILM Live Flights ORF Delays ILM Delays
All flights from Wilmington (ILM) Wilmington to Norfolk flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ORF–ILM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 – – 100% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORF to ILM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
CLT ~3h 28m DCA ~3h 45m PHL ~3h 49m BWI ~3h 51m ATL ~4h 7m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
685
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
ORF → ILM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
ILM → ORF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORF delays → ILM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Wilmington from Norfolk

Nearby airports with service to Wilmington International Airport.
Metric ORF→ILM PHF→ILM RIC→ILM
Distance from ORF – 23 mi 75 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 3
Weekly flights – 1 1
Flight time 0h 35m 3h 55m 1h 31m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Newport News (PHF) to Wilmington flights · Richmond (RIC) to Wilmington flights · New Bern (EWN) to Wilmington flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORF with service to Wilmington International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Norfolk, it's 6:00 PM in Wilmington.
Distance & Flight Time
205 mi / 330 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 35m gate to gate.
Facts

ORF–ILM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Norfolk to Wilmington route.
Route details
Distance205 mi / 330 km
Flight time0h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORF
Full nameNorfolk International Airport
IATA / ICAOORF / KORF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: ILM
Full nameWilmington International Airport
IATA / ICAOILM / KILM
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation32 ft / 10 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORF to ILM flights.
Nonstop flights from Norfolk International Airport to Wilmington International Airport take about 0h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 205 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from ORF to ILM: American Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 35m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charlotte Douglas, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Philadelphia.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ILM 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.
Yes, return flights from ILM to ORF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PHF, RIC and EWN. 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 ILM

Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM) had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

ORF to ILM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORF to ILM is about 0 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 205 miles (330 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Philadelphia. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newport News (PHF), Richmond (RIC) and New Bern (EWN).