American AirlinesAA75% on time
Flights AA5520 06:00 daily · AA5330 11:40 daily · AA5509 17:42 daily
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Direct flights from Norfolk (ORF) to Washington (DCA): 9 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 68% of the last 22 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is on schedule. No cancellations were recorded across the 22 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 230 km, an estimated 48 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Norfolk and Washington. Updated 10 September 2026 at 02:33 UTC.
ORF
Norfolk
smooth · +12
DCA
Washington
smooth · +0
230 km · ~0h 48m est.
Runs mixed · 2 airlines · 9x weekly · nonstop
68% on time
of the last 22 operated ORF → DCA flights arrived within 15 minutes
Median arrival delay is −1 min. 0 of 22 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →
Median arrival−1 minacross the last 22 operated legs
Flight time~0h 48mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures9x2 direct airlines on the leg
Cancelled0.0%recent route rate · 0 of 22
The week
scheduled departures · origin local time06121824
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American AirlinesDelta Air Lines
Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.
Who flies it
observed on the boards · 7 daysDelta Air LinesDL
Flights DL2073 01:00 Th Fr
History
operated legs · board outcomesActual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.
Full board history, day by day →
Airports right now
live boardsWeather lens
Current conditions put the pressure at ORF and DCA: 47% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +13 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →
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How the Norfolk to Washington route actually runs
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop ORF to DCA flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.
Planning around a delay? Live airport delays · Weather delay risk map · Will a delayed flight be cancelled? · Do planes make up time in the air? · How we measure
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ORF to DCA questions
Is ORF–DCA running on time right now?
Smooth skies ahead. The departure side at ORF is the weaker end, route health score 92/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on ORF–DCA?
Operators schedule morning departures around 01:00 and evening departures around 17:42 from ORF. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the DCA delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from ORF to DCA?
Great-circle distance is 230 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 46–50 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does ORF–DCA fly?
2 carriers operate this route, around 23 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.
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