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

ORF Airport Page →
718 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
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Flight Schedule 3 flights Verified 57m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
MX129
MX Mexicana
BCS3
7:00 AM
EDT
9:13 AM
EDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX1684
MX Mexicana
BCS3
11:18 AM
EDT
1:30 PM
EDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX128
MX Mexicana
223
7:15 PM
EDT
9:31 PM
EDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
CLT Charlotte 4h 1m AA AABAIB Charlotte (CLT) to Tampa flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 8m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Tampa flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 21m WN F9WN Baltimore (BWI) to Tampa flights
MIA Miami 4h 22m AAQR AABAG3 Miami (MIA) to Tampa flights
BNA Nashville 4h 25m WN AAWN Nashville (BNA) to Tampa flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 4h 27m B6 B6MXNK Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Tampa flights
IAD Dulles 4h 32m ACAVCM AVAZCM Dulles (IAD) to Tampa flights
DCA Washington 4h 35m AAAS AAASWN Washington (DCA) to Tampa flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 51m AAAS AAASF9 Philadelphia (PHL) to Tampa flights
DTW Detroit 5h 18m AFAMDL AFDLF9 Detroit (DTW) to Tampa flights
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Norfolk to Tampa
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 718 mi 2h 13m nonstop

ORF–TPA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Mexicana and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 718 miles in approximately 2h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 2h13 89%
F9 Frontier 0 89%
Aircraft on this route
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + MX (7 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
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORF to TPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,033
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 → TPA
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Arriving
82%
Return
TPA → ORF
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORF delays → TPA delays →

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 2 3
Weekly flights 7 1 7
Flight time 2h 13m 1h 46m 2h 13m
Departure OTP 89%
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 2h 13m gate to gate.
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 time2h 13m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 2h 13m gate to gate. The route covers 718 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from ORF to TPA: Mexicana and Frontier.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charlotte Douglas, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall.
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.
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 TPA

Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected by nonstop service from Mexicana and Frontier. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORF to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORF to TPA is about 2 hours 13 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 718 miles (1,156 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newport News (PHF), Richmond (RIC) and Washington (DCA).