73% of flights from Norfolk to Denver arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. The 8 a.m. departures ran on time 86% of the time; the 4 p.m. ones 49%. Most reliable airline: United Airlines (78%). 10% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for ORF → DEN: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 59% of the time. About 1 in 12 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 60 three hours or more; 0.8% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early73%
- 15–30 min late11%
- 30–60 min late6.4%
- 1–2 hours late4.6%
- 2–3 hours late2.0%
- 3+ hours late1.7%
- Diverted1.2%
- Cancelled0.8%
Share of all 659 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 439 | 78% | 0.5% | −4 min | 8.0% | +73 min | United Airlines |
| Southwest Airlines | 220 | 63% | 1.4% | +3 min | 8.6% | +51 min | Southwest Airlines |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at ORF). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | United Airlines |
|---|---|
| 8 a.m. | 86% |
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: March (89%). Worst: June (65%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 101 | 70% | 1.0% |
| Tuesday | 77 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 74 | — | — |
| Thursday | 97 | — | — |
| Friday | 101 | 69% | 1.0% |
| Saturday | 105 | 71% | 0.9% |
| Sunday | 104 | 66% | 1.9% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 5
Month by month
Not enough months with data to draw a trend.
Flight numbers on this route
Regular flights with at least 120 scheduled trips in the past year. Sorted by departure time.
| Flight | Departs | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 2270 | 8:00 a.m. | 156 | 82% | 0.0% | −5 min | United Airlines |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Aug 1, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Jun 20, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Jun 21, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
Questions
How often are flights from ORF to DEN on time?
73% of 659 scheduled flights from Norfolk, VA to Denver, CO arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 0.8% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly ORF to DEN?
Flights scheduled to leave at 8 a.m. were the most reliable (86% on time). The 4 p.m. departures were the least (49%).
Which airline is most on time from ORF to DEN?
United Airlines: 78% of its 439 flights on the route arrived on time. Southwest Airlines: 63%.
What month has the most delays from ORF to DEN?
June (65% on time). The best month is March (89%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- DEN → ORF (return)
- Norfolk (ORF) delays by hour
- Flights into Denver (DEN)
- United Airlines on-time record
- Southwest Airlines on-time record
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.