Travelling from Houston to Norfolk International Airport (ORF): What you need to know
Begin your travels at one of Houston's main airports, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). Check out your options for booking a flight from Houston to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) taking off from either of these.
Expect to be in the air for 3 hours. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct Houston to Norfolk International Airport flight.
Norfolk International Airport is located in Norfolk. The city follows the UTC-4 timezone and is one hour ahead of Houston.
You can pick from 7 direct services a week between George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF). This is the busiest route, with United Airlines offering a 6:05pm departure from IAH to ORF.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Houston to ORF.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Fly without interruptions from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Nonstop flights from Houston to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) are available from here.
When jetting out of IAH, you can take a direct flight from Houston to Norfolk International Airport with United Airlines.
United Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from IAH to ORF.
United Airlines takes the top spot for on-time performance. A reliable 80.0% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
Travelling from central Houston to IAH takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Houston to Norfolk International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near George Bush Intercontinental Airport:
78.42% of flights that depart George Bush Intercontinental Airport arrive at their destination on time.
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
You can arrive at HOU from the centre of Houston in approximately 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to travel the 19 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Houston to ORF flight, stay in one of these hotels close to William P. Hobby Airport:
Most flights that depart William P. Hobby Airport reach their destination as expected. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 81.06%.
The address for HOU is 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ORF if you have a late flight from Houston to Norfolk International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and say goodnight sooner:
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Booking your ride around three weeks in advance of your Houston to Norfolk International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
You'll find ORF at 2200 Norview Ave..
Getting from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to central Norfolk
Central Norfolk is around 19 kilometres from Norfolk International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, cab or ride-share.
It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Norfolk International Airport is 54 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 115 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Houston to ORF. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Cheap Houston to Norfolk International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
August is when most people book flights from Houston to Norfolk International Airport (ORF). Plan your visit to Norfolk in April if you prefer a quieter experience.
Before locking in your Houston to ORF plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Norfolk, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Houston to Norfolk International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF).
More about Norfolk
Start your Norfolk trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Houston to Norfolk International Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
USS Wisconsin and Martin Luther King Jr Memorial are just the start of the top attractions to add to your Norfolk must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to The Chrysler Museum Glass Studio.
Explore more of the United States
Baltimore is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Norfolk. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Baltimore Aquarium, National Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.
If you want to check out another corner of the United States, consider Washington DC, about 241 kilometres north of Norfolk. Smithsonian, Lincoln Memorial and The White House are key reasons to visit.