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

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160 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 47 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BWI Baltimore 3h WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Norfolk flights
IAD Dulles 3h 38m ACAVAZ → AVCMOS Dulles (IAD) to Norfolk flights
PHL Philadelphia 3h 38m AAASBA → AAAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Norfolk flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 40m AAIB → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Norfolk flights
DCA Washington 3h 44m AAASDL → AA Washington (DCA) to Norfolk flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 59m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Norfolk flights
BNA Nashville 4h 10m AADLWN → EJAWN Nashville (BNA) to Norfolk flights
LGA New York 4h 12m AAAMDL → AADLPD New York (LGA) to Norfolk flights
JFK New York 4h 13m AAAMAT → AAAMAT New York (JFK) to Norfolk flights
EWR Newark 4h 15m AFDLLY → ACUA Newark (EWR) to Norfolk flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Raleigh/Durham to Norfolk
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 160 mi 0h 29m nonstop

RDU–ORF had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 160 miles in 0h 29m.

Also explore RDU Routes ORF Routes RDU Live Flights ORF Live Flights RDU Delays ORF Delays
All flights from Norfolk (ORF) Norfolk to Raleigh/Durham flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop RDU–ORF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 100% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to ORF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
BWI ~3h 0m MQI ~3h 3m IAD ~3h 38m PHL ~3h 38m CLT ~3h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,085
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
60%
Return
ORF → RDU
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays → ORF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Norfolk from Raleigh/Durham

Nearby airports with service to Norfolk International Airport.
Metric RDU→ORF GSO→ORF
Distance from RDU – 66 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 0h 29m 0h 37m
Departure OTP 100% –
Greensboro (GSO) to Norfolk flights
Airports within 200 miles of RDU with service to Norfolk International Airport.
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 29m gate to gate.
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 29m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
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 about 0h 29m gate to gate. The route covers 160 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from RDU to ORF: Delta Air Lines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 29m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Washington Dulles and Philadelphia.
Yes, return flights from ORF to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GSO. 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 RDU to ORF

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

RDU to ORF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to ORF is about 0 hours 29 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 160 miles (258 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Washington Dulles and Philadelphia. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO).