Norfolk to Denver (ORF–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA2270
UA United
738
8:00 AM
EDT
10:15 AM
MDT
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA741
UA United
738
8:10 AM
EDT
10:30 AM
MDT
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA680
UA United
738
5:45 PM
MDT
11:06 PM
EDT
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Norfolk to Denver
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,549 mi 4h 15m nonstop -2h behind 41 1-stop hubs

ORF–DEN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,549 miles in approximately 4h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 41 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORF–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 14 738 4h15-4h20 100% Star Alliance
WN Southwest Airlines 5 100%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 74%)
Unaffiliated: WN (5 flights/wk, 26%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORF to DEN direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORF to DEN.
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One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,343
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORF → DEN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
57%
Return
DEN → ORF
42%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
42%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORF delays → DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from Norfolk

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric ORF→DEN PHF→DEN RIC→DEN
Distance from ORF 23 mi 75 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 3
Weekly flights 14 1 31
Flight time 4h 15m 3h 53m 3h 55m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of ORF with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Denver is 2 hours behind Norfolk.
ORF: EDT · DEN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Norfolk, it's 4:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
1,549 mi / 2,493 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 15m to 4h 20m.
Getting from DEN

RTD A Line runs to Denver Union Station (37 min, $10.50) with connections to light rail and bus routes. Taxis have meters; expect $55–65 to downtown.DEN's tent-roof Jeppesen Terminal is a single building; all three concourses connect via the underground automated train. Rental cars are on level 5. For ski resorts, shuttle services depart from Ground Transportation.

Denver Climate

Semi-arid with 300+ days of sunshine. Summers are dry and warm (27–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that produce dramatic but brief delays. Winters bring cold temperatures (−8 to 5°C) and heavy blizzards that can shut down ground operations.

Spring snowstorms can be heavier than midwinter ones. Altitude (5,430 ft) means low humidity year-round; stay hydrated.

ORF–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Norfolk to Denver route.
Route details
Distance1,549 mi / 2,493 km
Flight time4h 15m to 4h 20m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 7 return
1-stop connections41 hubs
Origin: ORF
IATA / ICAOORF / KORF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORF to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Norfolk International Airport to Denver International Airport take approximately 4h 15m to 4h 20m. The route covers 1,549 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from ORF to DEN. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STL, MEM, IND, PIT, RDU, HPN, ASE, EGE, BCT, HOU, NAS, JAX, FCA, DCA, MSP, PHX, RSW, DTW, JFK, BDL, BNA, IAH, ATL, IAD, PHL, MDW, CLT, ORD, MCO, TPA, EWR, BWI, LGA, DFW, BOS, MIA, FLL, LAS, DAL, MSY and CUN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 2 hours behind Norfolk.
Yes, return flights from DEN to ORF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PHF, RIC and DCA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ORF to DEN

Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ORF to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORF to DEN ranges from 4 hours 15 minutes to 4 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,549 miles (2,493 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

41 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via STL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newport News (PHF), Richmond (RIC) and Washington (DCA).