Norfolk (ORF) to Detroit (DTW) flights
Delta Air Lines, Endeavor Air fly nonstop from Norfolk International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, with about 21 flights a week in July 2026. The 529-mile flight takes about 1h 53m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 529 mi · 851 km
- Flight time
- 1h 53m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 80%
Airlines flying ORF to DTW
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 14 | Boeing 717-200, Airbus A319, Airbus A320-100/200 | 48,184 | 1h 49m |
| Endeavor Air | 7 | Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ900 | 17,899 | 1h 58m |
| SkyWest AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ900, Bombardier CRJ700 | 7,384 | 1h 57m |
| Spirit AirlinesCeased operations 2026-05-02 | n/a | Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321 | 1,206 | 1h 41m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ORF to DTW flight schedule
3 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:00am and the last at 5:08pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL 1079Delta Air Lines | 6:00am | 7:50am | 31 | 88% |
| DL 2003Delta Air Lines | 12:38pm | 2:27pm | 29 | 66% |
| DL 3747Delta Air Lines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 5:08pm | 7:14pm | 24 | 75% |
Is ORF to DTW on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 79% of 982 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (91%), those around 4pm the least (66%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (49%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 981 | 79% | 23 min | 1.4% |
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 | 197 | 91% | |
| 6am to 7am | 152 | 90% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 191 | 70% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 170 | 76% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 99 | 66% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 157 | 74% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 96 | 8,157 | |
| September 2025 | 78 | 6,035 | |
| October 2025 | 85 | 6,495 | |
| November 2025 | 76 | 5,428 | |
| December 2025 | 83 | 5,606 | |
| January 2026 | 60 | 3,816 | |
| February 2026 | 54 | 3,767 | |
| March 2026 | 83 | 5,371 | |
| April 2026 | 90 | 6,377 | |
| May 2026 | 92 | 7,635 | |
| June 2026 | 88 | 7,659 | |
| July 2026 | 93 | 8,327 |
Related
Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.