Denver (DEN) to Norfolk (ORF) flights
United Airlines, Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Denver International Airport to Norfolk International Airport, with about 19 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,553-mile flight takes about 3h 27m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,553 mi · 2,499 km
- Flight time
- 3h 27m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 83%
Airlines flying DEN to ORF
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 12 | Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737 MAX 9 | 55,289 | 3h 30m |
| Southwest Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 30,893 | 3h 21m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DEN to ORF flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 9:40am and the last at 5:45pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 2011United Airlines | 9:40am | 3:18pm | 8 | 85% |
| UA 1235United Airlines | 9:41am | 3:11pm | 15 | 80% |
| WN 3351Southwest Airlines | 11:25am | 5:00pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 3078Southwest Airlines | 3:40pm | 9:10pm | 24 | 44% |
| UA 680United Airlines | 5:45pm | 11:25pm | 31 | 67% |
Is DEN to ORF on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 70% of 659 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.9% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 11am were the most punctual (88%), those around 5pm the least (65%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (44%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 439 | 69% | 17 min | 0.5% |
| Southwest Airlines | 220 | 71% | 17 min | 1.8% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9am to 10am | 75 | 84% | |
| 10am to 11am | 36 | 86% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 42 | 88% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 66 | 71% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 20 | 53% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 350 | 65% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 35 | 71% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 16 | 47% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 62 | 9,122 | |
| September 2025 | 61 | 8,369 | |
| October 2025 | 61 | 7,262 | |
| November 2025 | 49 | 6,389 | |
| December 2025 | 47 | 6,335 | |
| January 2026 | 41 | 5,542 | |
| February 2026 | 47 | 5,850 | |
| March 2026 | 33 | 4,696 | |
| April 2026 | 30 | 3,913 | |
| May 2026 | 40 | 5,530 | |
| June 2026 | 78 | 11,207 | |
| July 2026 | 85 | 12,046 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.