Raleigh/Durham to Norfolk (RDU–ORF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Raleigh/Durham to Norfolk
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 160 mi 0h 28m nonstop 50 1-stop hubs

RDU–ORF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 160 miles in approximately 0h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 50 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RDU–ORF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 1 – – 68% 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

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to ORF.
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One-Stop Connections
50
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
MQI ~2h 55m GAI ~3h 12m ACY ~3h 21m CHS ~3h 29m FRG ~3h 38m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,755
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
RDU → ORF
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
73%
Return
ORF → RDU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays → ORF delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Norfolk is 0 hours the same as Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · ORF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Norfolk.
Distance & Flight Time
160 mi / 258 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 28m.
Getting to RDU

No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.

Facts

RDU–ORF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Norfolk route.
Route details
Distance160 mi / 258 km
Flight time0h 28m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections50 hubs
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: ORF
Full nameNorfolk International Airport
IATA / ICAOORF / KORF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to ORF flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport take approximately 0h 28m. The route covers 160 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from RDU to ORF. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MQI, GAI, ACY, CHS, FRG, LUK, SAV, TEB, CMH, BED, PDK, YYZ, MHT, PWM, BCT, MMU, EYW, RIC, ASE, TPA, CUN, JAX, MIA, IAD, ATL, PBI, LAS, IAH, EWR, DCA, BWI, PHL, MCO, CLT, LGA, FLL, BDL, DTW, DFW, BNA, ORD, JFK, DAL, BOS, MDW, MSP, MSY, HVN, DEN and PHX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ORF to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 RDU to ORF

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RDU to ORF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to ORF ranges from 0 hours 28 minutes. The route covers a distance of 160 miles (258 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

50 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via MQI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.