Dulles (IAD) to Norfolk (ORF) flights
United Airlines, CommuteAir, Mesa Airlines fly nonstop from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport, with about 28 flights a week in July 2026. The 158-mile flight takes about 1h 5m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 158 mi · 254 km
- Flight time
- 1h 5m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 73%
Airlines flying IAD to ORF
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 14 | Boeing 737-900ER, Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A319 | 35,561 | 1h 4m |
| CommuteAir | 9 | Embraer ERJ-145 | 15,485 | 1h 10m |
| Mesa Airlines | 5 | Embraer E175 | 14,982 | 1h 3m |
| Republic AirlineSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175, Embraer E170 | 19,308 | 1h 4m |
| GoJet AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ550 | 4,917 | 1h 6m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
IAD to ORF flight schedule
9 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 8:30am and the last at 10:35pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 1789United Airlines | 8:30am | 9:34am | 21 | 95% |
| UA 2112United Airlines | 8:30am | 9:39am | 10 | 96% |
| UA 4240United Airlines · operated by CommuteAir | 12:55pm | 2:08pm | 4 | 75% |
| UA 6313United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 1:05pm | 2:15pm | 21 | 89% |
| UA 1174United Airlines | 5:40pm | 6:52pm | 6 | n/a |
| UA 6139United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 5:40pm | 6:52pm | 15 | 73% |
| UA 4308United Airlines · operated by CommuteAir | 5:45pm | 6:59pm | 10 | 65% |
| UA 1460United Airlines | 10:35pm | 11:43pm | 18 | 72% |
| UA 2677United Airlines | 10:35pm | 11:44pm | 10 | 72% |
Is IAD to ORF on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 81% of 1,411 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.8% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 8am were the most punctual (90%), those around 10pm the least (73%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (47%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,411 | 81% | 15 min | 1.8% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am to 9am | 359 | 90% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 248 | 84% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 114 | 89% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 364 | 76% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 326 | 73% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 123 | 8,447 | |
| September 2025 | 114 | 7,781 | |
| October 2025 | 100 | 5,035 | |
| November 2025 | 115 | 6,242 | |
| December 2025 | 122 | 8,393 | |
| January 2026 | 108 | 5,915 | |
| February 2026 | 109 | 6,010 | |
| March 2026 | 121 | 7,164 | |
| April 2026 | 114 | 7,386 | |
| May 2026 | 124 | 8,805 | |
| June 2026 | 120 | 9,280 | |
| July 2026 | 122 | 9,963 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.