Norfolk (ORF) to Denver (DEN) flights
United Airlines, Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Norfolk International Airport to Denver International Airport, with about 19 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,553-mile flight takes about 4h 4m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,553 mi · 2,499 km
- Flight time
- 4h 4m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 87%
Airlines flying ORF to DEN
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 12 | Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737 MAX 9 | 61,220 | 4h 7m |
| Southwest Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 28,962 | 3h 58m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ORF to DEN flight schedule
6 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 8:05am and the last at 4:40pm. 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 2270United Airlines | 8:05am | 10:06am | 31 | 83% |
| WN 711Southwest Airlines | 12:50pm | 2:50pm | 12 | 75% |
| UA 2275United Airlines | 4:13pm | 6:14pm | 15 | 42% |
| UA 1390United Airlines | 4:21pm | 6:20pm | 8 | 39% |
| WN 673Southwest Airlines | 4:35pm | 6:30pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 678Southwest Airlines | 4:40pm | 6:35pm | 4 | n/a |
Is ORF to DEN on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 74% of 659 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.8% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 8am were the most punctual (87%), those around 3pm the least (46%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (52%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 439 | 79% | 16 min | 0.5% |
| Southwest Airlines | 220 | 65% | 19 min | 1.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 16 | 81% | |
| 8am to 9am | 364 | 87% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 19 | 89% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 37 | 76% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 67 | 46% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 116 | 51% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 22 | 40% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 60 | 9,004 | |
| September 2025 | 60 | 8,594 | |
| October 2025 | 61 | 8,155 | |
| November 2025 | 50 | 6,628 | |
| December 2025 | 47 | 7,145 | |
| January 2026 | 42 | 5,826 | |
| February 2026 | 46 | 6,104 | |
| March 2026 | 33 | 5,004 | |
| April 2026 | 29 | 4,175 | |
| May 2026 | 40 | 5,449 | |
| June 2026 | 77 | 11,586 | |
| July 2026 | 82 | 12,512 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.