Cheap Flights from ORF to CLT: When to Fly from Norfolk to Charlotte

 

The cheapest times to fly from ORF to CLT are

• January 1st to February 25th
• August 6th to November 18th
• December 3rd to December 16th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from ORF to CLT is late September. Prices can be as high as $803 for Saturday flights during early to mid May, or as low as $265 for Tuesday flights around late September.

 

When to Fly to Charlotte

Flying from Norfolk, VA (ORF) to Charlotte, NC (CLT) will usually cost between $275 to $406 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late September with an average ticket price of $278. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid May, with an average price of $435. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $157 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $344 can be considered a good price for a round-trip ORF to CLT flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the ORF to CLT route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the ORF to CLT flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Norfolk. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.74, which is above average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Saturdays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $31 (9%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $317. Return trip prices are from the CLT to ORF flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from ORF to CLT can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 30 minutes may be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is a nonstop flight from ORF to CLT while comparing.

 

Flight Hacking ORF to CLT

Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from ORF to CLT — but Champion Traveler does!

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from ORF to CLT? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 6 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, Frontier, Qantas, Southwest, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Norfolk International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 289 miles or 465 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from ORF to CLT?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop ORF to CLT flight is about 1 hour 30 minutes.

How many flights go between Norfolk, VA and Charlotte, NC?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 67 available flights from ORF to CLT.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from ORF to CLT tend to depart later than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 36% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 20% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave CLT heading for ORF about 14 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Charlotte, NC is about 5 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• American: 11 minutes late
• PSA: 16 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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