DEN (Denver) to ORF (Norfolk) flights arrive on time 71% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Frontier Airlines at 83%. The average delay is 62 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated August 2026.DEN → ORF
DEN (Denver) to ORF (Norfolk)
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This route is delayed fairly often. About 71% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Accurate?
Frontier Airlines edges out United Airlines on this route — 83% vs 71% on time.
Airline Comparison
Frontier Airlines leads at 83% on time; United Airlines trails at 71%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from DEN
79% on timeExpect ~19 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. DEN has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~5 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at ORF
78% on timeWhen flights into ORF are late, the average delay is 74 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at ORF: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
ORF has a 2.3% cancellation rate — keep the airline app handy for rebooking.
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Data last updated August 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.