Norfolk (ORF) to Houston (IAH) flights
United Airlines flies nonstop from Norfolk International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, with about 7 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,201-mile flight takes about 3h 17m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,201 mi · 1,933 km
- Flight time
- 3h 17m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 84%
Airlines flying ORF to IAH
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Airbus A319 | 12,567 | 3h 5m |
| Mesa AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 16,302 | 3h 21m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ORF to IAH flight schedule
2 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:10am and the last at 6:10am. 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 2302United Airlines | 6:10am | 8:15am | 10 | 85% |
| UA 4062United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 6:10am | 8:34am | 20 | 90% |
Is ORF to IAH on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 89% of 365 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.8% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 8am were the most punctual (100%), those around 6am the least (88%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (67%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 365 | 89% | 7 min | 0.8% |
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
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 32 | 2,206 | |
| September 2025 | 30 | 1,873 | |
| October 2025 | 31 | 1,824 | |
| November 2025 | 30 | 1,713 | |
| December 2025 | 31 | 2,748 | |
| January 2026 | 30 | 2,160 | |
| February 2026 | 27 | 1,557 | |
| March 2026 | 29 | 1,757 | |
| April 2026 | 30 | 1,682 | |
| May 2026 | 32 | 2,728 | |
| June 2026 | 30 | 4,326 | |
| July 2026 | 31 | 4,631 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.