Norfolk to San Diego (ORF–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MX704
MX Mexicana
223
9:38 AM
EDT
12:20 PM
PDT
5h 42m
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M T W T F S S
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MX508
MX Mexicana
223
9:51 AM
EDT
12:33 PM
PDT
5h 42m
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MX705
MX Mexicana
223
1:05 PM
PDT T1
9:28 PM
EDT
5h 23m
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MX509
MX Mexicana
223
1:22 PM
PDT T1
9:45 PM
EDT
5h 23m
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Norfolk to San Diego
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 2,325 mi 5h 42m nonstop -3h behind 51 1-stop hubs

ORF–SAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Mexicana leads the route. The flight covers 2,325 miles in approximately 5h 42m. Beyond nonstop, 51 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore ORF Routes SAN Routes ORF Live Flights SAN Live Flights ORF Delays SAN Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORF–SAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Mexicana 4 223 5h42 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORF to SAN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORF to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
51
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,821
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San Diego from Norfolk

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric ORF→SAN RIC→SAN DCA→SAN
Distance from ORF – 75 mi 143 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 4 – 7
Flight time 5h 42m 4h 59m 5h 42m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Richmond (RIC) to San Diego flights · Washington (DCA) to San Diego flights · Dulles (IAD) to San Diego flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORF with service to San Diego International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
San Diego is 3 hours behind Norfolk.
ORF: EDT · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Norfolk, it's 3:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
2,325 mi / 3,742 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 42m.
Facts

ORF–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Norfolk to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance2,325 mi / 3,742 km
Flight time5h 42m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections51 hubs
Origin: ORF
Full nameNorfolk International Airport
IATA / ICAOORF / KORF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORF to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Norfolk International Airport to San Diego International Airport take approximately 5h 42m. The route covers 2,325 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Mexicana.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from ORF to SAN. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STL, PWK, CHS, IND, SUA, JAC, RDU, HOU, EGE, TEB, BDL, MMU, SUS, HPN, YYZ, MRY, AUS, FCA, OPF, SNA, YUL, PBI, LAX, BNA, PHL, LAS, DTW, TPA, ATL, DEN, IAD, IAH, MDW, ORD, MSP, MIA, CLT, JFK, PHX, DFW, BWI, FLL, EWR, MCO, BOS, DAL, DCA, JAX, CMH, PIT and MSY. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Diego is 3 hours behind Norfolk.
Yes, return flights from SAN to ORF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RIC, DCA and IAD. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 SAN

Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from Mexicana. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORF to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORF to SAN ranges from 5 hours 42 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,325 miles (3,742 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

51 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via STL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Richmond (RIC), Washington (DCA) and Dulles (IAD).