Best Time to Fly DEN to ORF: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Denver International → Norfolk International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
636 flights were scheduled from Denver (DEN) to Norfolk (ORF) in the last 12 months, and 70.3% of those that flew arrived on time, 7.3 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Southwest Airlines led with 73.2% on time and United Airlines was last with 68.8%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (73% on time) and May the worst month (53%).
The cancellation rate was 0.9% (US average 1.8%).
DEN to ORF on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 73.2% | 47 min | 1.8% | 220 |
| United Airlines | 68.8% | 52 min | 0.5% | 416 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DEN to ORF
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,286 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 2 | |
| 9am–10am | 76.6% | 0.0% | 77 |
| 10am–11am | 76.1% | 1.4% | 72 |
| 11am–12pm | 83.0% | 1.1% | 89 |
| 12pm–1pm | 70.7% | 0.0% | 123 |
| 1pm–2pm | 67.2% | 0.0% | 64 |
| 2pm–3pm | 69.6% | 0.0% | 56 |
| 5pm–6pm | 64.1% | 0.8% | 747 |
| 6pm–7pm | 77.5% | 0.0% | 40 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 16 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DEN to ORF
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | Limited data | 25 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 71.2% | +0.0 pts | 0.0% | 52 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 56.6% | -14.5 pts | 0.7% | 281 |
| All other days | 71.1% | — | 0.8% | 928 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).