Flying from Washington DC to Norfolk International Airport (ORF): What you need to know
Begin your travels at one of Washington DC's main airports, Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Check out your options for booking a flight from Washington DC to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) leaving from either of these.
1 hour 5 minutes is the average duration of a direct Washington DC to Norfolk International Airport flight.
Norfolk (where Norfolk International Airport is located) and Washington DC share the UTC-4 timezone. You'll have no time difference to factor in for your trip.
The busiest route is from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF), with 25 direct services every week. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from DCA to ORF is the 8:10am American Airlines service. If a later flight fits your day better, the last departure is at 10:05pm with American Airlines.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Washington DC to ORF. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
You can find a direct flight from Washington DC to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) leaving from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA).
American Airlines is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Washington DC to Norfolk International Airport departing from DCA.
Most passengers choose to fly with American Airlines between DCA and ORF.
The most punctual carrier on this route is American Airlines. Its services arrive as planned 72.87% of the time.
Travelling from central Washington DC to DCA takes about 45 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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When it comes to Ronald Reagan National Airport's on-time performance, 76.44% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Think about setting out from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). You can book a direct Washington DC to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) plane ticket with departures from this hub.
Get on your direct flight from Washington DC to ORF with United Airlines. This is one of the main airlines operating this route out of IAD.
United Airlines has the largest share of bookings on the IAD to ORF route.
The top on-time carrier is United Airlines. Its Washington Dulles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport flights arrive without delay 72.61% of the time.
You can get to IAD from central Washington DC in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
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When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 74.39%.
The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Get there with one smooth ride from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). Direct flights from Washington DC to Norfolk International Airport are available from here.
Southwest Airlines is one reputable carrier that offers direct Washington DC to ORF plane tickets from BWI.
Southwest Airlines sees the most traveller bookings for flights from BWI to ORF.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 73.47% of its services reaching their destination on time.
BWI is roughly 48 kilometres from central Washington DC. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 50 minutes. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay close to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and know you'll reach your gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Washington DC to Norfolk International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive at their destinations as expected. At BWI, that figure is 77.13%.
About Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Washington DC to Norfolk International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near ORF instead:
Pick up a Norfolk International Airport rental car and explore Norfolk and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Budget and Hertz are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride around three weeks in advance of your Washington DC to Norfolk International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
The address for ORF is 2200 Norview Ave..
Getting from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to central Norfolk
From Norfolk International Airport, central Norfolk is around 19 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Norfolk International Airport is R 1,358. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 2,465. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Washington DC to ORF if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
Affordable Washington DC to Norfolk International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Washington DC to Norfolk International Airport (ORF). August is the peak month for travel to Norfolk. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in April.
Lock in a Washington DC to ORF plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Norfolk to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Norfolk International Airport in January when temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF).
More about Norfolk
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Norfolk right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Washington DC to Norfolk International Airport:
Your trip to Norfolk isn't complete without checking out the sights. Big-name attractions you can't miss include USS Wisconsin, Martin Luther King Jr Memorial and The Chrysler Museum Glass Studio.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Norfolk, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Journey about 274 kilometres north to Baltimore to check off its must-visit sights. From Baltimore Aquarium to National Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Washington DC is another standout destination in the United States and is around 241 kilometres north of Norfolk. No journey is complete without dropping by Smithsonian, Lincoln Memorial and The White House.
