Santa Ana to Norfolk (SNA–ORF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SNA Airport Page →
2,342 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 16 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 6h 35m ACCMF9 → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Norfolk flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 36m AAASF9 → MX Phoenix (PHX) to Norfolk flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 44m DLEJAF9 → MX Las Vegas (LAS) to Norfolk flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 2m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Norfolk flights
DTW Detroit 7h 13m DL → AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Norfolk flights
IAH Houston 7h 22m UA → NZUA Houston (IAH) to Norfolk flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 22m AAASBA → AAASQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Norfolk flights
IAD Dulles 7h 23m EJAUA → AVCMOS Dulles (IAD) to Norfolk flights
EWR Newark 7h 38m ACUA → ACUA Newark (EWR) to Norfolk flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 41m AFDLEJA → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Norfolk flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Santa Ana to Norfolk
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,342 mi 5h 2m nonstop +3h ahead

SNA–ORF has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps SNA Routes ORF Routes SNA Live Flights ORF Live Flights SNA Delays ORF Delays
All flights from Norfolk (ORF) Norfolk to Santa Ana flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SNA to ORF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
DEN ~6h 35m PHX ~6h 36m LAS ~6h 44m ATL ~7h 2m DTW ~7h 13m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
863
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
SNA → ORF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
ORF → SNA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SNA delays → ORF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Norfolk from Santa Ana

Nearby airports with service to Norfolk International Airport.
Metric SNA→ORF LGB→ORF LAX→ORF
Distance from SNA – 19 mi 36 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 2
Weekly flights – – 2
Flight time 5h 2m 4h 15m 5h 19m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Long Beach (LGB) to Norfolk flights · Los Angeles (LAX) to Norfolk flights · San Diego (SAN) to Norfolk flights
Airports within 200 miles of SNA with service to Norfolk International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Norfolk is 3 hours ahead of Santa Ana.
SNA: PDT · ORF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana, it's 9:00 PM in Norfolk.
Distance & Flight Time
2,342 mi / 3,769 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 2m gate to gate.
Facts

SNA–ORF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Ana to Norfolk route.
Route details
Distance2,342 mi / 3,769 km
Flight time5h 2m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SNA
Full nameJohn Wayne Orange County International Airport
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 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 SNA to ORF flights.
Nonstop flights from John Wayne Orange County International Airport to Norfolk International Airport take about 5h 2m gate to gate. The route covers 2,342 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Harry Reid.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ORF 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.
Norfolk is 3 hours ahead of Santa Ana.
Yes, return flights from ORF to SNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LGB, LAX and SAN. 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 SNA to ORF

John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SNA to ORF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SNA to ORF is about 5 hours 2 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,342 miles (3,769 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Long Beach (LGB), Los Angeles (LAX) and San Diego (SAN).