Norfolk to Memphis (ORF–MEM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ORF Airport Page →
780 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 23 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 3h 54m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Memphis flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 9m AA → AABACNS Charlotte (CLT) to Memphis flights
BNA Nashville 4h 10m WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Memphis flights
MDW Chicago 4h 30m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Memphis flights
DTW Detroit 4h 39m AMDLKE → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Memphis flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 40m WN → MTNWN Baltimore (BWI) to Memphis flights
DCA Washington 4h 54m AAAS → AA Washington (DCA) to Memphis flights
MCO Orlando 5h 7m F9MXWN → F9FXWN Orlando (MCO) to Memphis flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 9m AABAQR → AAASQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Memphis flights
TPA Tampa 5h 10m MX → MXWN Tampa (TPA) to Memphis flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Norfolk to Memphis
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
780 mi 1h 59m nonstop -1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between ORF and MEM, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps ORF Routes MEM Routes ORF Live Flights MEM Live Flights ORF Delays MEM Delays
All flights from Memphis (MEM) Memphis to Norfolk flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORF to MEM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
ATL ~3h 54m CLT ~4h 9m BNA ~4h 10m MDW ~4h 30m DTW ~4h 39m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
921
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 → MEM
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
88%
Return
MEM → ORF
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORF delays → MEM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Memphis from Norfolk

Nearby airports with service to Memphis International Airport.
Metric ORF→MEM RIC→MEM EWN→MEM
Distance from ORF – 75 mi 134 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 1
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 1h 59m 1h 45m 2h 55m
Departure OTP 72% – –
Richmond (RIC) to Memphis flights · New Bern (EWN) to Memphis flights · Washington (DCA) to Memphis flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORF with service to Memphis International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Memphis is 1 hour behind Norfolk.
ORF: EDT · MEM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Norfolk, it's 5:00 PM in Memphis.
Distance & Flight Time
780 mi / 1,256 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 59m gate to gate.
Facts

ORF–MEM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Norfolk to Memphis route.
Route details
Distance780 mi / 1,256 km
Flight time1h 59m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORF
Full nameNorfolk International Airport
IATA / ICAOORF / KORF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: MEM
Full nameMemphis International Airport
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORF to MEM flights.
Nonstop flights from Norfolk International Airport to Memphis International Airport take about 1h 59m gate to gate. The route covers 780 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Nashville.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MEM 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.
Memphis is 1 hour behind Norfolk.
Yes, return flights from MEM to ORF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RIC, EWN and DCA. 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 MEM

Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Memphis International Airport (MEM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

ORF to MEM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORF to MEM is about 1 hours 59 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 780 miles (1,256 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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