Norfolk (ORF) to Washington (DCA) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Norfolk (ORF) to Washington (DCA): American Airlines. The two airports are 142 miles (229 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 14 ways to fly it with one stop, through Philadelphia, New York and New York and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from ORF to DCA
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it

Book ORF to DCA with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
ORF to DCA with one stop
14 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way


- Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way


- Via New York (JFK)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way





- Via New York (LGA)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way




- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines


- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way


- Via Hartford (BDL)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines


- Via Columbus (CMH)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines and Southwest Airlines



- Via Providence (PVD)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines and Southwest Airlines



- Via Charleston (CHS)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines


- Via Boston (BOS)Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways the whole way





- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way



- Via Portland (PWM)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines


- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way





ORF to DCA: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from ORF to DCA?
American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Norfolk (ORF) to Washington (DCA).
How far is Norfolk from Washington by plane?
Norfolk (ORF) and Washington (DCA) are 142 miles (229 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book ORF to DCA award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does ORF to DCA cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for ORF to DCA with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Norfolk and Washington?
The most direct connections are through Philadelphia (PHL), New York (EWR), New York (JFK), New York (LGA) and Pittsburgh (PIT). On 8 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Philadelphia.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.