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

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AA5088
AA American
CR9
8:02 AM
EDT
9:15 AM
EDT
1h 13m
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AA5271
AA American
CR9
9:46 AM
EDT
11:40 AM
EDT
1h 54m
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AA5799
AA American
ER4
10:12 AM
EDT
11:35 AM
EDT
1h 23m
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AA6109
AA American
E145
1:01 PM
EDT
2:25 PM
EDT
1h 24m
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BA1863
BA British
CR9
1:09 PM
EDT
2:24 PM
EDT
1h 15m
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AS4415
AS Alaska
CR9
1:09 PM
EDT
2:24 PM
EDT
1h 15m
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AA5248
AA American
CR9
1:09 PM
EDT
2:24 PM
EDT
1h 15m
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AA5852
AA American
ER4
1:20 PM
EDT
2:38 PM
EDT
1h 18m
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AA5390
AA American
CR9
5:30 PM
EDT
6:47 PM
EDT
1h 17m
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AA6110
AA American
ER4
7:06 PM
EDT
8:32 PM
EDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
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AA5799
AA American
ER4
8:30 AM
EDT TF
9:47 AM
EDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
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AA5248
AA American
CR9
11:23 AM
EDT TF
12:39 PM
EDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
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AA5852
AA American
ER4
11:36 AM
EDT TF
12:55 PM
EDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
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AA6109
AA American
E145
1:02 PM
EDT TF
2:16 PM
EDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
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AA6110
AA American
ER4
5:23 PM
EDT TF
6:39 PM
EDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
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AA5375
AA American
CR9
6:31 PM
EDT TF
7:52 PM
EDT
1h 21m
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AA5632
AA American
CR9
6:40 PM
EDT TF
7:55 PM
EDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AA9956
AA American
7:09 PM
EDT
8:27 PM
EDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
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Norfolk to Philadelphia
3 carriers, 63 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 63 Flights/wk 212 mi 1h 13m nonstop 47 1-stop hubs

ORF–PHL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 212 miles in approximately 1h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 47 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 49 CR9, E145, ER4 1h13-1h54 100% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 7 CR9 1h15 100% Oneworld
BA British Airways 7 CR9 1h15 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA, AS, BA
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – AA
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS + BA (63 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 PHL direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
63
Outbound / wk
43
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORF to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,979
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
60%
Return
PHL → 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 → 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 3 1
Weekly flights 63 112 20
Flight time 1h 13m 0h 33m 1h 1m
Departure OTP 100%
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 13m to 1h 54m.
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 13m to 1h 54m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights63 out / 43 return
1-stop connections47 hubs
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 approximately 1h 13m to 1h 54m. The route covers 212 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and British Airways.
There are approximately 63 nonstop flights per week from ORF to PHL. The return direction has about 43 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TEB, SOP, HPN, RDU, PIT, ROA, JFK, BWI, PWM, PWK, STL, IND, BCT, MEM, SUA, TMB, PWA, NAS, EYW, HOU, ASE, DCA, RSW, STT, MCO, TPA, IAD, CLT, DEN, ATL, DTW, ORD, MIA, BNA, BOS, BDL, MSP, IAH, FLL, JAX, DAL, DFW, MDW, MSY, CUN, LAS and PHX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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, Alaska Airlines and British Airways. With 63 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ORF to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORF to PHL ranges from 1 hours 13 minutes to 1 hours 54 minutes. The route covers a distance of 212 miles (341 km). There are approximately 63 weekly flights outbound and 43 return, totaling 106 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

47 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Richmond (RIC), Salisbury (SBY) and Washington (DCA).