Norfolk to Phoenix (ORF–PHX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ORF–PHX had nonstop service from Mexicana, last on the schedule in May 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 2,025 miles in 5h 16m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MX Mexicana | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Phoenix from Norfolk
| Metric | ORF→PHX | RIC→PHX | DCA→PHX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORF | – | 75 mi | 143 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | – | 1 | 28 |
| Flight time | 5h 16m | 5h 8m | 4h 49m |
| Departure OTP | 0% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ORF: EDT · PHX: MST
When it's 6:00 PM in Norfolk, it's 3:00 PM in Phoenix.
PHX Sky Train (free, 24h) connects T3 and T4 to the 44th Street/Washington light rail station in 5 minutes. Valley Metro Rail reaches downtown Phoenix in 20 minutes ($2). Uber and Lyft pick up at Ground Transportation on the lower level; follow signs. Taxis are metered; downtown Phoenix costs $20–30.Rental car agencies are consolidated in the Rental Car Center; the Sky Train connects there from both terminals without going to the street. For Scottsdale, Tempe, or Chandler, ride-hails are practical ($25–50). Express buses serve some suburban destinations.
Hot desert climate. Summers (June–September) are extreme. Daytime temperatures regularly exceed 43°C, occasionally reaching 48°C. Heat alone rarely cancels flights, but density altitude affects small aircraft performance. Monsoon season (July–mid-September) brings dramatic dust storms (haboob) that close the airport when they hit, plus intense flash-flooding thunderstorms that ground departures for 30–90 minutes.
Winters are exceptionally mild (10–22°C) with virtually no precipitation and near-constant sunshine. PHX has one of the lowest weather cancellation rates of any major US airport from November through April. Spring and fall are pleasant; late May and early June are hot and dry before monsoon arrives.
ORF–PHX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ORF to PHX
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) had nonstop service from Mexicana, last on the schedule in May 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 PHX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORF to PHX is about 5 hours 16 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,025 miles (3,258 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Chicago Midway and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Richmond (RIC), Washington (DCA) and Charlottesville (CHO).