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

SFO Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 32 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between SFO and ORF. Nearest airports to SFO with scheduled service: San Carlos Airport (SQL, 10 mi) · San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK, 11 mi) · Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC, 30 mi)
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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
MDW Chicago 7h 13m LXJWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Norfolk flights
DEN Denver 7h 14m ACAVF9 → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Norfolk flights
BNA Nashville 7h 14m UAVAWN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Norfolk flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 15m AFAMCI → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Norfolk flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 18m AAQF → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Norfolk flights
IAD Dulles 7h 19m NZOSSN → AVCMOS Dulles (IAD) to Norfolk flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 19m AFDLSY → AFDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Norfolk flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 23m ACASAZ → EJAMX Las Vegas (LAS) to Norfolk flights
BWI Baltimore 7h 24m UAVAWN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Norfolk flights
DTW Detroit 7h 26m AFDLKE → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) 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
32
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
MDW ~7h 13m DEN ~7h 14m BNA ~7h 14m ATL ~7h 15m CLT ~7h 18m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,249
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
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
100%
Return
ORF → SFO
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
56%
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 Chicago Midway, Denver and Nashville.
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 Chicago Midway, Denver and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.