Norfolk (ORF) to Dulles (IAD) flights
United Airlines, CommuteAir, Mesa Airlines fly nonstop from Norfolk International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, with about 27 flights a week in July 2026. The 158-mile flight takes about 1h 3m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 158 mi · 254 km
- Flight time
- 1h 3m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 77%
Airlines flying ORF to IAD
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 14 | Boeing 737-900ER, Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A319 | 43,626 | 58m |
| CommuteAir | 8 | Embraer ERJ-145 | 15,307 | 1h 8m |
| Mesa Airlines | 5 | Embraer E175 | 14,856 | 1h 1m |
| Republic AirlineSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175, Embraer E170 | 17,925 | 1h 3m |
| GoJet AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ550 | 4,636 | 1h 5m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ORF to IAD flight schedule
8 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:15am and the last at 7:59pm. 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 1524United Airlines | 6:15am | 7:16am | 28 | 94% |
| UA 2673United Airlines | 10:41am | 11:42am | 21 | 95% |
| UA 2066United Airlines | 10:45am | 11:48am | 10 | 88% |
| UA 4023United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 3:00pm | 4:10pm | 21 | 83% |
| UA 4831United Airlines · operated by CommuteAir | 3:00pm | 4:10pm | 4 | 79% |
| UA 1463United Airlines | 7:59pm | 8:55pm | 6 | n/a |
| UA 4810United Airlines · operated by CommuteAir | 7:59pm | 9:13pm | 10 | 76% |
| UA 6171United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 7:59pm | 9:05pm | 15 | 93% |
Is ORF to IAD on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 85% of 1,411 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.1% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (89%), those around 2pm the least (81%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (57%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,411 | 85% | 14 min | 2.1% |
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 | 333 | 89% | |
| 10am to 11am | 360 | 88% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 225 | 81% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 137 | 82% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 283 | 83% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 73 | 83% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 123 | 8,631 | |
| September 2025 | 115 | 8,768 | |
| October 2025 | 99 | 5,352 | |
| November 2025 | 115 | 6,555 | |
| December 2025 | 123 | 8,622 | |
| January 2026 | 108 | 5,699 | |
| February 2026 | 107 | 5,641 | |
| March 2026 | 122 | 7,251 | |
| April 2026 | 115 | 8,083 | |
| May 2026 | 130 | 10,266 | |
| June 2026 | 126 | 10,797 | |
| July 2026 | 120 | 11,022 |
Related
Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.