Flying from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Norfolk International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.
Washington DC's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Norfolk.
Every week, there are 20 Norfolk International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport flights. To be on board as soon as possible, jump on the 05:45 American Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 20:15 with American Airlines.
Your ORF to DCA flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Washington DC (and then exploring more of the United States!) is a cinch with American Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Norfolk International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport.
American Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
With 69.32% of services landing as planned, American Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating ORF to DCA flights.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Norfolk International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport. These are the top stopovers between ORF and DCA:
Charlotte Douglas Airport
New York LaGuardia Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Norfolk International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport flight is 138 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 285 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from ORF to DCA by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Norfolk International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from ORF to DCA.
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Handy information about Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
You'll find ORF at 2200 Norview Ave..
77% of flights that take off from Norfolk International Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Norfolk to Norfolk International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Norfolk International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to ORF:
Arriving at Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA)
If you're landing on a late Norfolk International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near DCA:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Washington Ronald Reagan Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Sixt or Dollar and see more of Washington DC and beyond.
Booking your ride from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport about four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
When to fly to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Norfolk International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Washington DC in March.
The warmest month in Washington DC is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Norfolk International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from ORF to DCA in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Washington DC, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Journey about 322 kilometres north-east to New York to tick off its must-visit sights. From Central Park to Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Philadelphia is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. No journey is complete without visiting Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
