Norfolk to Richmond (ORF–RIC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ORF Airport Page →
75 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 33 1-stop flights Verified 3d ago
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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 2h 55m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Richmond flights
IAD Dulles 2h 57m ACAVCM → ACAVCM Dulles (IAD) to Richmond flights
PHL Philadelphia 3h 25m AABAQR → AABAQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Richmond flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 35m AA → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Richmond flights
LGA New York 3h 55m AADLPD → AADLPD New York (LGA) to Richmond flights
EWR Newark 3h 58m ACUA → ACG7UA Newark (EWR) to Richmond flights
JFK New York 4h 7m AAAMAY → AMCIDL New York (JFK) to Richmond flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 13m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Richmond flights
BNA Nashville 4h 18m WN → G4WN Nashville (BNA) to Richmond flights
JAX Jacksonville 4h 47m MX → MX Jacksonville (JAX) to Richmond flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Norfolk to Richmond
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 75 mi 0h 57m nonstop

ORF–RIC had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in September 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 75 miles in 0h 57m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps ORF Routes RIC Routes ORF Live Flights RIC Live Flights ORF Delays RIC Delays
All flights from Richmond (RIC) Richmond to Norfolk flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ORF–RIC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 1 – – 95% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORF to RIC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
BWI ~2h 55m IAD ~2h 57m PHL ~3h 25m CLT ~3h 35m LGA ~3h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,044
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 → RIC
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
95%
Arriving
80%
Return
RIC → ORF
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
93%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORF delays → RIC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Richmond from Norfolk

Nearby airports with service to Richmond International Airport.
Metric ORF→RIC PHF→RIC PGV→RIC
Distance from ORF – 23 mi 109 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 0h 57m 0h 44m 0h 54m
Departure OTP 95% – –
Newport News (PHF) to Richmond flights · Greenville (PGV) to Richmond flights · Washington (DCA) to Richmond flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORF with service to Richmond International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Norfolk, it's 6:00 PM in Richmond.
Distance & Flight Time
75 mi / 120 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 57m gate to gate.
Facts

ORF–RIC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Norfolk to Richmond route.
Route details
Distance75 mi / 120 km
Flight time0h 57m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORF
Full nameNorfolk International Airport
IATA / ICAOORF / KORF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: RIC
Full nameRichmond International Airport
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORF to RIC flights.
Nonstop flights from Norfolk International Airport to Richmond International Airport take about 0h 57m gate to gate. The route covers 75 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from ORF to RIC: Delta Air Lines. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 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 September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 57m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Washington Dulles and Philadelphia.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to RIC 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.
Yes, return flights from RIC to ORF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PHF, PGV 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 RIC

Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Richmond International Airport (RIC) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in September 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 RIC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORF to RIC is about 0 hours 57 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 75 miles (120 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Washington Dulles and Philadelphia. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newport News (PHF), Greenville (PGV) and Washington (DCA).