69% of flights from Denver to Norfolk arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. Most reliable airline: Southwest Airlines (69%). 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 DEN → ORF: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 62% of the time. About 1 in 12 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 94 three hours or more; 0.9% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early69%
- 15–30 min late12%
- 30–60 min late9.0%
- 1–2 hours late5.8%
- 2–3 hours late1.7%
- 3+ hours late1.1%
- Diverted0.2%
- Cancelled0.9%
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 | 69% | 0.5% | +1 min | 8.7% | +52 min | United Airlines |
| Southwest Airlines | 220 | 69% | 1.8% | +3 min | 8.2% | +53 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 DEN). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | United Airlines |
|---|---|
| 5 p.m. | 64% |
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: March (80%). Worst: May (51%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 101 | 71% | 1.0% |
| Tuesday | 77 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 74 | — | — |
| Thursday | 97 | — | — |
| Friday | 101 | 68% | 1.0% |
| Saturday | 105 | 66% | 1.9% |
| Sunday | 104 | 64% | 1.0% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 5 · airline 1
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 680 | 5:58 p.m. | 339 | 66% | 0.6% | +2 min | United Airlines |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| Jun 8, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| Aug 22, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
Questions
How often are flights from DEN to ORF on time?
69% of 659 scheduled flights from Denver, CO to Norfolk, VA arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 0.9% were cancelled.
Which airline is most on time from DEN to ORF?
Southwest Airlines: 69% of its 220 flights on the route arrived on time. United Airlines: 69%.
What month has the most delays from DEN to ORF?
May (51% on time). The best month is March (80%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- ORF → DEN (return)
- Denver (DEN) delays by hour
- Flights into Norfolk (ORF)
- 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.