Norfolk (ORF) to Washington (DCA) flights
PSA Airlines flies nonstop from Norfolk International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, with about 18 flights a week in July 2026. The 142-mile flight takes about 1h 12m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 142 mi · 229 km
- Flight time
- 1h 12m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 71%
Airlines flying ORF to DCA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlines | 18 | Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ900 | 49,390 | 1h 12m |
| Republic AirlineSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 1,159 | 1h 17m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ORF to DCA flight schedule
4 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:00am and the last at 5:42pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 5520American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 6:00am | 6:59am | 30 | 88% |
| AA 5336American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 11:07am | 12:19pm | 4 | 60% |
| AA 5330American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 11:40am | 12:53pm | 26 | 46% |
| AA 5509American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 5:42pm | 6:59pm | 27 | 66% |
Is ORF to DCA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 65% of 1,038 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 3.9% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (92%), those around 3pm the least (33%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (38%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 1,038 | 65% | 42 min | 3.9% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 98 | 92% | |
| 6am to 7am | 262 | 87% | |
| 9am to 10am | 76 | 57% | |
| 10am to 11am | 122 | 68% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 142 | 56% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 103 | 50% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 85 | 33% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 87 | 42% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 52 | 44% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 92 | 5,242 | |
| September 2025 | 92 | 4,614 | |
| October 2025 | 93 | 3,936 | |
| November 2025 | 89 | 3,994 | |
| December 2025 | 63 | 3,295 | |
| January 2026 | 78 | 4,066 | |
| February 2026 | 82 | 4,108 | |
| March 2026 | 97 | 5,052 | |
| April 2026 | 92 | 4,167 | |
| May 2026 | 96 | 4,944 | |
| June 2026 | 80 | 4,347 | |
| July 2026 | 85 | 4,562 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.