Norfolk to Tampa (ORF–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MX129
MX Mexicana
BCS3
7:00 AM
EDT
9:20 AM
EDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX128
MX Mexicana
223
9:21 PM
EDT
11:22 PM
EDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Norfolk to Tampa
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 718 mi 1h 56m nonstop 78 1-stop hubs

ORF–TPA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Mexicana and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 718 miles in approximately 1h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 78 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORF–TPA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Mexicana 7 BCS3 2h20 91%
F9 Frontier 2 91%
Aircraft on this route
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + MX (9 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 TPA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORF to TPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
78
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,187
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.

Other ways to reach Tampa from Norfolk

Nearby airports with service to Tampa International Airport.
Metric ORF→TPA PHF→TPA RIC→TPA
Distance from ORF 23 mi 75 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 2
Weekly flights 8 1 7
Flight time 1h 56m 1h 56m 2h 19m
Departure OTP 91%
Airports within 200 miles of ORF with service to Tampa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Norfolk, it's 6:00 PM in Tampa.
Distance & Flight Time
718 mi / 1,156 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 56m to 2h 20m.
Getting from TPA

Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level curb; typically $20–30 to downtown Tampa and $45–60 to St. Petersburg. Taxis at the rank run $25–35 to Tampa center. The HART bus (Route 30X) connects to downtown for $2.25 but is infrequent; check schedules before relying on it.Rental car counters are in the arrivals hall with a shuttle to the consolidated rental facility. I-275 provides direct access north to downtown and south toward St. Pete. The airport's people mover system is free and connects all areas of the terminal complex.

Tampa Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Tampa is called the "lightning capital of North America." Afternoon thunderstorms are nearly daily from June through September, causing frequent ground stops and gate holds during summer afternoons. Summer afternoon flights routinely run late.

Hurricane season (June–November) poses storm surge and wind risk. Direct hits are rare, but evacuations periodically affect the region. Winter (December–February) is mild at 14–23°C with very low disruption risk. Spring (March–May) is the most comfortable season.

ORF–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Norfolk to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance718 mi / 1,156 km
Flight time1h 56m to 2h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 7 return
1-stop connections78 hubs
Origin: ORF
IATA / ICAOORF / KORF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORF to TPA flights.
Nonstop flights from Norfolk International Airport to Tampa International Airport take approximately 1h 56m to 2h 20m. The route covers 718 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier and Mexicana.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from ORF to TPA. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SAV, AIK, NAS, SUA, TLH, PDK, BCT, TMB, VRB, RDU, JAX, MCO, MHH, OPF, RSW, ELH, ACY, ECP, MEM, TEB, EYW, BTR, STL, PBI, IND, MMU, GPT, CAK, HPN, PWK, SUS, YYZ, PSM, HOU, PWM, YUL, YHZ, BTV, AUS, EGE, ASE, FCA, SNA, BOS, IAH, ATL, MDW, BDL, CHS, IAD, BNA, MSP, CLT, PHX, ORD, JFK, MSY, CMH, FLL, BWI, PHL, LAS, DCA, DTW, LGA, ISP, EWR, PVD, SJU, DAL, PIT, DFW, MIA, DEN, HVN, CUN, SAN and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TPA to ORF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PHF, RIC and DCA. 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 TPA

Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier and Mexicana. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORF to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORF to TPA ranges from 1 hours 56 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 718 miles (1,156 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

78 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SAV. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newport News (PHF), Richmond (RIC) and Washington (DCA).