Flying from Melbourne to Norfolk International Airport (ORF): What you need to know
Norfolk International Airport is located in Norfolk. The city operates on the UTC-5 timezone and is 16 hours behind Melbourne.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Melbourne to ORF.
Flying during a peak month like December? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Whether you're hoping to visit a new city along the way or just have a break, we make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To check out your options departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to ORF.
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Norfolk International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the ideal choice:
68% of flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport land at their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can reach AVV from central Melbourne in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to ORF flight is much easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel gives you a head start on the journey.
The majority of flights that leave Avalon Airport reach their destination as expected. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
If you have a late flight from Melbourne to Norfolk International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near ORF:
Hit the road running by picking up a Norfolk International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Norfolk and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Norfolk International Airport flight.
The address for ORF is 2200 Norview Ave..
Getting from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to central Norfolk
From Norfolk International Airport, central Norfolk is around 13 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It typically takes 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
$1,188 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Norfolk International Airport. Return flights start from $2,118. These fares may change based on demand.
To find cheap flights from Melbourne to ORF, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding when to fly. September is the quietest month to visit Norfolk. October is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Norfolk International Airport (ORF), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
Book a Melbourne to ORF plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Norfolk to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Norfolk International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF).
More about Norfolk
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Norfolk International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Norfolk:
Your trip to Norfolk won't be complete without checking out the sights. Big-name attractions that are worth your time include Martin Luther King Jr Memorial, The Chrysler Museum Glass Studio and Chrysler Museum of Art.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Norfolk, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Journey about 274 kilometres north to Baltimore to tick off its top sights. From National Aquarium to Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 241 kilometres north of Norfolk, Washington DC is another essential stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Lincoln Memorial, The White House and Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.
