Norfolk to Ottawa (ORF–YOW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ORF Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between ORF and YOW. Nearest airports to ORF with scheduled service: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA, 143 mi) · Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD, 157 mi) · Newport News Williamsburg International Airport (PHF, 23 mi)
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✈ Nonstop

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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 7 hubs
IAD Dulles 3h 34m ACAVCM → ACAVUA Dulles (IAD) to Ottawa flights
BOS Boston 4h 5m B6DLKE → PDTS Boston (BOS) to Ottawa flights
EWR Newark 4h 29m ACUA → PDTSUA Newark (EWR) to Ottawa flights
ORD Chicago 5h 44m AAACGF → ACEKUA Chicago (ORD) to Ottawa flights
MCO Orlando 7h 31m F9MXWN → PDTS Orlando (MCO) to Ottawa flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 7h 42m B6 → PD Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Ottawa flights
DCA Washington 8h 41m AAAS → AC Washington (DCA) to Ottawa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Norfolk to Ottawa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between ORF and YOW, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps ORF Routes YOW Routes ORF Live Flights YOW Live Flights ORF Delays YOW Delays
All flights from Ottawa (YOW) Ottawa to Norfolk flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORF to YOW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
IAD ~3h 34m BOS ~4h 5m EWR ~4h 29m ORD ~5h 44m MCO ~7h 31m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
407
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 → YOW
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
64%
Return
YOW → ORF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORF delays → YOW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Ottawa from Norfolk

Nearby airports with service to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Metric ORF→YOW DCA→YOW CHO→YOW
Distance from ORF – 143 mi 150 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – 7 –
Departure OTP 64% – –
Washington (DCA) to Ottawa flights · Charlottesville (CHO) to Ottawa flights · Dulles (IAD) to Ottawa flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORF with service to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Norfolk, it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa.
Visa & Entry

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Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

ORF–YOW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Norfolk to Ottawa route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORF
Full nameNorfolk International Airport
IATA / ICAOORF / KORF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: YOW
Full nameOttawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORF to YOW flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Washington Dulles, Boston Logan and Newark Liberty.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to YOW 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 YOW to ORF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DCA, CHO and IAD. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles, Boston Logan and Newark Liberty. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Charlottesville (CHO) and Dulles (IAD).