Norfolk (ORF) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) flights
American Airlines flies nonstop from Norfolk International Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, with about 20 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,212-mile flight takes about 3h 30m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,212 mi · 1,951 km
- Flight time
- 3h 30m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 85%
Airlines flying ORF to DFW
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 20 | Boeing 737-800, Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200 | 134,689 | 3h 30m |
| Frontier AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo | 3,093 | 3h 29m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ORF to DFW flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:03am and the last at 7:08pm. 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 2274American Airlines | 7:03am | 9:26am | 31 | 85% |
| AA 2282American Airlines | 3:15pm | 5:41pm | 27 | 71% |
| AA 2262American Airlines | 3:17pm | 5:41pm | 4 | 69% |
| AA 2265American Airlines | 6:56pm | 9:19pm | 4 | 42% |
| AA 2288American Airlines | 7:08pm | 9:31pm | 8 | 77% |
Is ORF to DFW on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 74% of 968 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.7% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (89%), those around 6pm the least (43%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (49%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 946 | 74% | 30 min | 2.7% |
| Frontier Airlines | 22 | 68% | 24 min | 0% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 220 | 83% | |
| 7am to 8am | 143 | 89% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 363 | 73% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 86 | 43% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 138 | 66% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 81 | 12,357 | |
| September 2025 | 76 | 10,926 | |
| October 2025 | 81 | 11,805 | |
| November 2025 | 81 | 10,758 | |
| December 2025 | 80 | 11,878 | |
| January 2026 | 58 | 8,765 | |
| February 2026 | 64 | 9,124 | |
| March 2026 | 82 | 11,352 | |
| April 2026 | 83 | 11,633 | |
| May 2026 | 82 | 12,412 | |
| June 2026 | 83 | 13,125 | |
| July 2026 | 88 | 14,299 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.