How to get from Philadelphia to Norfolk: connecting flights, about 5h 18m total

Flights from Philadelphia to Norfolk

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Best fares from Philadelphia to Norfolk

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Cheapest one-way $126 20 November 2026, nonstop Cheapest nonstop $126 20 November 2026, AA Cheapest in the next 7 days $181 15 November, Sun Cheapest weekend departure $126 Fri, 20 November 2026 Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $126

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Washington: 5h 18m
two tickets, via New York: $198
connection options: 2
straight-line distance: 222 mi (358 km)

fastest

Via Washington

5h 18m

with the connection

Philadelphia to Washington flight 1h 13m

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

Washington to Norfolk flight 1h 5m

two ticketsfrom $468

Via New York

15h 58m

with the connection

Philadelphia to New York flight 11h 25m

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

New York to Norfolk flight 1h 33m

two ticketsfrom $198

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 Philadelphia to cities closest to Norfolk

Philadelphia to Washington Washington: 147 mi (237 km) from Norfolk, flight 1h 13m from $161 Philadelphia to Raleigh Raleigh: 150 mi (242 km) from Norfolk, flight 1h 35m from $94 Philadelphia to Greensboro Greensboro: 202 mi (325 km) from Norfolk, flight 1h 43m from $273 Philadelphia to Myrtle Beach Myrtle Beach: 263 mi (423 km) from Norfolk, flight 1h 54m from $222 Philadelphia to Charlotte Charlotte: 278 mi (448 km) from Norfolk, flight 1h 57m from $90 Philadelphia to New York New York: 294 mi (473 km) from Norfolk, flight 11h 25m from $110

To Norfolk from cities closest to Philadelphia

New York to Norfolk New York: 81 mi (130 km) from Philadelphia, flight 1h 33m from $88 Washington to Norfolk Washington: 124 mi (199 km) from Philadelphia, flight 1h 5m from $161 Boston to Norfolk Boston: 270 mi (435 km) from Philadelphia, flight 1h 54m Detroit to Norfolk Detroit: 442 mi (711 km) from Philadelphia, flight 1h 53m from $117 Charlotte to Norfolk Charlotte: 450 mi (725 km) from Philadelphia, flight 1h 18m from $86 Atlanta to Norfolk Atlanta: 665 mi (1,071 km) from Philadelphia, flight 1h 37m from $150

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Norfolk?

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 Philadelphia to Norfolk?

Via Washington: 1h 13m to the connection, 1h 5m after it, about 5h 18m in total with 3h for the connection.

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

Two nonstop tickets via New York from $198. 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 Philadelphia and Norfolk?

Washington (5h 18m total) and New York (15h 58m total).

How far is Norfolk from Philadelphia?

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.