Norfolk to Philadelphia (ORF–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ORF Airport Page →
212 mi airlines charter/private 83/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 33 flights Verified 6m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA5088
AA American
CR7
6:23 AM
EDT
7:40 AM
EDT
1h 17m
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AA5271
AA American
CR9
7:25 AM
EDT
8:41 AM
EDT
1h 16m
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AA6122
AA American
ER4
10:30 AM
EDT
11:46 AM
EDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
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BA1663
BA British
ER4
10:47 AM
EDT
12:03 PM
EDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
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AA6121
AA American
E145
12:23 PM
EDT
1:39 PM
EDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
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AA6046
AA American
ER4
1:20 PM
EDT
2:39 PM
EDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
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QR2240
QR Qatar
ER4
1:20 PM
EDT
2:39 PM
EDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
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QR2313
QR Qatar
ER4
3:30 PM
EDT
4:49 PM
EDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
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AA5949
AA American
ER4
3:30 PM
EDT
4:49 PM
EDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
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AA5859
AA American
E145
3:31 PM
EDT
4:50 PM
EDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
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QR2213
QR Qatar
ER4
5:19 PM
EDT
6:40 PM
EDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
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QR2865
QR Qatar
E75
5:19 PM
EDT
6:50 PM
EDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
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QR2736
QR Qatar
E75
5:19 PM
EDT
6:50 PM
EDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4756
AA American
E75
5:19 PM
EDT
6:50 PM
EDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
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QR8702
QR Qatar
E75
5:22 PM
EDT
6:48 PM
EDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
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AA4749
AA American
E75
5:22 PM
EDT
6:48 PM
EDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
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AA5411
AA American
CR7
5:31 PM
EDT
6:46 PM
EDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AA6122
AA American
ER4
8:30 AM
EDT TF
9:49 AM
EDT
1h 19m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS6209
AS Alaska
ER4
9:02 AM
EDT TF
10:22 AM
EDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5292
AA American
CR7
9:30 AM
EDT TF
11:01 AM
EDT
1h 31m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6121
AA American
E145
10:40 AM
EDT TF
12:02 PM
EDT
1h 22m
41%
M T W T F S S
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AA6046
AA American
ER4
11:34 AM
EDT TF
12:54 PM
EDT
1h 20m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5859
AA American
E145
1:48 PM
EDT TF
3:06 PM
EDT
1h 18m
41%
M T W T F S S
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AA5949
AA American
ER4
1:49 PM
EDT TF
3:05 PM
EDT
1h 16m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4756
AA American
E75
3:30 PM
EDT
4:49 PM
EDT
1h 19m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5411
AA American
CR7
3:30 PM
EDT TF
4:59 PM
EDT
1h 29m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4749
AA American
E75
3:32 PM
EDT
4:52 PM
EDT
1h 20m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5335
AA American
CR9
5:50 PM
EDT TF
7:10 PM
EDT
1h 20m
41%
M T W T F S S
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QR2481
QR Qatar
CR9
6:36 PM
EDT TF
8:00 PM
EDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
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AA5375
AA American
CR7
7:45 PM
EDT TF
9:18 PM
EDT
1h 33m
41%
M T W T F S S
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QR2590
QR Qatar
CR7
7:45 PM
EDT TF
9:18 PM
EDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2464
QR Qatar
CR7
7:50 PM
EDT TF
9:23 PM
EDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
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AA5632+2
AA American
CR7
7:50 PM
EDT TF
9:23 PM
EDT
1h 33m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
IAD Dulles 3h 16m ACAVCM ACAVCM Dulles (IAD) to Philadelphia flights
DCA Washington 3h 27m AAASEJA AAASBA Washington (DCA) to Philadelphia flights
PIT Pittsburgh 4h 1m MX AAASBA Pittsburgh (PIT) to Philadelphia flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 3m AAVJA AAASBA Charlotte (CLT) to Philadelphia flights
BOS Boston 4h 22m B6DLKE AAAFB6 Boston (BOS) to Philadelphia flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 44m AFAMDL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Philadelphia flights
BNA Nashville 4h 50m WN AAEIQR Nashville (BNA) to Philadelphia flights
MDW Chicago 4h 50m WN WN Chicago (MDW) to Philadelphia flights
CMH Columbus 4h 54m MX AAASBA Columbus (CMH) to Philadelphia flights
DTW Detroit 5h 10m AFAMDL AAAFAM Detroit (DTW) to Philadelphia flights
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Norfolk to Philadelphia
3 carriers, 83 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 212 mi 1h 19m nonstop

ORF–PHL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 212 miles in approximately 1h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORF–PHL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: AS, BA, QR 61 CR7, CR9, E145, E75, ER4 1h15-1h31 70% Oneworld AS, BA, QR
DL Delta Air Lines 0 70% SkyTeam
TWY TWY 0 70%
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA, QR
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – AA, BA, QR
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (61 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Unaffiliated: TWY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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 PHL direction.
Mon
12
flights
Tue
12
flights
Wed
13
flights
Thu
12
flights
Fri
12
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
12
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
17
Nonstop flights
83
Outbound / wk
94
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORF to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,521
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 → PHL
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
95%
Return
PHL → ORF
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORF delays → PHL delays →

Other ways to reach Philadelphia from Norfolk

Nearby airports with service to Philadelphia International Airport.
Metric ORF→PHL RIC→PHL SBY→PHL
Distance from ORF 75 mi 107 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 10 1
Weekly flights 83 116 14
Flight time 1h 19m 1h 4m 0h 57m
Departure OTP 70%
Airports within 200 miles of ORF with service to Philadelphia International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Norfolk, it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
212 mi / 341 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 19m gate to gate.
Getting from PHL

SEPTA Airport Line from the terminal to Center City takes 25–30 minutes ($8). Trains run every 30 minutes (5am to midnight) to 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations; all with connections to the subway and regional rail network. Buy tickets at platform machines.Taxis to Center City cost $28–35 (flat rate). Ride-shares to Center City run $22–35. For New York City, the Bolt Bus and Greyhound stop near 30th Street Station, or take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station (connecting from 30th Street). Amtrak also departs 30th Street Station for New York in 65 minutes.

Philadelphia Climate

Humid continental climate on the Delaware River. Winters (December–March) are cold (−2 to 5°C) with snow and ice. Philadelphia sits in the I-95 "snow corridor" and receives significant nor'easter snowfall several times per winter. PHL has solid de-icing capacity, but major storms cause multi-hour and multi-day disruptions.

Summers are hot and humid (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause frequent delays June through August. Spring and fall are transitional with variable conditions. Fog along the Delaware is occasional in fall and early winter mornings.

ORF–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Norfolk to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance212 mi / 341 km
Flight time1h 19m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights83 out / 94 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORF
IATA / ICAOORF / KORF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORF to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from Norfolk International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport take about 1h 19m gate to gate. The route covers 212 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from ORF to PHL: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and others.
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 Washington Dulles, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Pittsburgh.
Yes, return flights from PHL to ORF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RIC, SBY 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 PHL

Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 83 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ORF to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORF to PHL is about 1 hours 19 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 212 miles (341 km). There are approximately 83 weekly flights outbound and 94 return, totaling 177 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Pittsburgh. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Richmond (RIC), Salisbury (SBY) and Washington (DCA).