Norfolk to Raleigh/Durham (ORF–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ORF Airport Page →
160 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 49 1-stop flights Verified 3w 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
BWI Baltimore 3h 18m WN WN Baltimore (BWI) to Raleigh/Durham flights
IAD Dulles 3h 19m ACAVCM ACAVCM Dulles (IAD) to Raleigh/Durham flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 21m AA AABAEJA Charlotte (CLT) to Raleigh/Durham flights
DCA Washington 3h 37m AAAS AAASDL Washington (DCA) to Raleigh/Durham flights
PHL Philadelphia 3h 39m AAAS AAASEI Philadelphia (PHL) to Raleigh/Durham flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 7m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Raleigh/Durham flights
JFK New York 4h 16m AAAMAT AAAFAM New York (JFK) to Raleigh/Durham flights
LGA New York 4h 17m AADLPD AAAFAM New York (LGA) to Raleigh/Durham flights
EWR Newark 4h 26m ACUA AFDLLY Newark (EWR) to Raleigh/Durham flights
DTW Detroit 4h 34m AFAMDL AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Raleigh/Durham flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Norfolk to Raleigh/Durham
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 160 mi 0h 41m nonstop

ORF–RDU 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 160 miles in 0h 41m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ORF–RDU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Mexicana 1 100%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORF to RDU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
49
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,036
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 → RDU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
84%
Return
RDU → ORF
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Arriving
34%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORF delays → RDU delays →

Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Norfolk

Nearby airports with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Metric ORF→RDU PGV→RDU EWN→RDU
Distance from ORF 109 mi 134 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 2
Flight time 0h 41m 0h 36m 0h 39m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of ORF with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Raleigh/Durham is 0 hours the same as Norfolk.
ORF: EDT · RDU: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Norfolk, it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
Distance & Flight Time
160 mi / 258 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 41m gate to gate.
Getting from RDU

Uber and Lyft from RDU to downtown Raleigh cost $20–30 (20–25 min); to downtown Durham: $18–25 (15–20 min). Pickup zones are on the lower level at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Taxis are available at the curb ($30–40 to Raleigh).GoTriangle Route 100 ($2.25) is a budget option to downtown Raleigh and Durham; check hours before relying on it for evening or early-morning flights. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings with cars in the adjacent garage. Chapel Hill is 20–25 minutes via US-15-501.

Raleigh/Durham Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild but variable winters. Summer (June–August) temperatures reach 33–37°C with high humidity. Afternoon thunderstorms are frequent and can cause ground holds. The region sits in a tornado risk corridor during spring (April–May).

Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 2–12°C. The Piedmont of North Carolina experiences ice storms. Freezing rain events, common every 1–2 years, are the primary disruption risk. Snow is lighter than areas further north, but ice can be severe. Autumn (September–November) is the most operationally stable season.

ORF–RDU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Norfolk to Raleigh/Durham route.
Route details
Distance160 mi / 258 km
Flight time0h 41m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORF
IATA / ICAOORF / KORF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORF to RDU flights.
Nonstop flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport take about 0h 41m gate to gate. The route covers 160 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from ORF to RDU: Mexicana. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 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 May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 41m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Washington Dulles and Charlotte Douglas.
Yes, return flights from RDU to ORF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PGV, 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 RDU

Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) 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 RDU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORF to RDU is about 0 hours 41 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 160 miles (258 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Washington Dulles and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greenville (PGV), New Bern (EWN) and Washington (DCA).