How to get from Norfolk to Philadelphia: connecting flights, about 5h 16m total

Flights from Norfolk to Philadelphia

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Best fares from Norfolk to Philadelphia

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Cheapest one-way $117 16 November 2026, nonstop Cheapest nonstop $117 16 November 2026, AA Cheapest in the next 7 days $117 16 November, Mon Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $117

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Washington: 5h 16m
two tickets, via New York: $202
connection options: 2
straight-line distance: 222 mi (358 km)

fastest

Via Washington

5h 16m

with the connection

Norfolk to Washington flight 1h 5m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to Philadelphia: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.

Washington to Philadelphia flight 1h 11m

two ticketsfrom $356

Via New York

13h 45m

with the connection

Norfolk to New York flight 1h 34m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Philadelphia: LaGuardia.

New York to Philadelphia flight 9h 11m

two ticketsfrom $202

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Norfolk to cities closest to Philadelphia

Norfolk to New York New York: 81 mi (130 km) from Philadelphia, flight 1h 34m from $80 Norfolk to Washington Washington: 124 mi (199 km) from Philadelphia, flight 1h 5m from $196 Norfolk to Boston Boston: 270 mi (435 km) from Philadelphia, flight 1h 50m Norfolk to Ottawa Ottawa: 378 mi (609 km) from Philadelphia, flight 4h 27m Norfolk to Detroit Detroit: 442 mi (711 km) from Philadelphia, flight 2h 8m Norfolk to Charlotte Charlotte: 450 mi (725 km) from Philadelphia, flight 1h 32m from $92

To Philadelphia from cities closest to Norfolk

Washington to Philadelphia Washington: 147 mi (237 km) from Norfolk, flight 1h 11m from $86 Raleigh to Philadelphia Raleigh: 150 mi (242 km) from Norfolk, flight 1h 33m from $100 Greensboro to Philadelphia Greensboro: 202 mi (325 km) from Norfolk, flight 1h 35m from $177 Myrtle Beach to Philadelphia Myrtle Beach: 263 mi (423 km) from Norfolk, flight 1h 48m State College to Philadelphia State College: 289 mi (465 km) from Norfolk, flight 1h 8m from $98 New York to Philadelphia New York: 294 mi (473 km) from Norfolk, flight 9h 11m from $122

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Norfolk to Philadelphia?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Washington.

What is the fastest way to fly from Norfolk to Philadelphia?

Via Washington: 1h 5m to the connection, 1h 11m after it, about 5h 16m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Norfolk to Philadelphia with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via New York from $202. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Norfolk and Philadelphia?

Washington (5h 16m total) and New York (13h 45m total).

How far is Philadelphia from Norfolk?

222 mi (358 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.