San Francisco to Norfolk (SFO–ORF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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
DEN Denver 7h 6m ACAVEK → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Norfolk flights
MDW Chicago 7h 10m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Norfolk flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 13m AFAMCI → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Norfolk flights
DTW Detroit 7h 17m AFDLKE → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Norfolk flights
IAD Dulles 7h 23m DLNZOS → AVCMOS Dulles (IAD) to Norfolk flights
BWI Baltimore 7h 27m OYUAVA → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Norfolk flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 32m AFDLSY → AFDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Norfolk flights
SAN San Diego 7h 32m ACASAZ → MX San Diego (SAN) to Norfolk flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 33m AAACASP → AAASQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Norfolk flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 35m AACZQF → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Norfolk flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Francisco to Norfolk
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+3h ahead

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

Also explore SFO Routes ORF Routes SFO Live Flights ORF Live Flights SFO Delays ORF Delays
All flights from Norfolk (ORF) Norfolk to San Francisco flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to ORF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
DEN ~7h 6m RIC ~7h 8m MDW ~7h 10m ATL ~7h 13m RDU ~7h 14m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,264
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
SFO → ORF
32%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
32%
Arriving
58%
Return
ORF → SFO
25%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
25%
Arriving
55%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays → ORF delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Norfolk is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · ORF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 9:00 PM in Norfolk.
Getting to SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

Facts

SFO–ORF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Norfolk route.
Route details
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 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 SFO to ORF flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Chicago Midway and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Norfolk is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from ORF to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 Denver, Chicago Midway and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.