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

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✈ Nonstop
UA2270
UA United
738
8:00 AM
EDT
10:14 AM
MDT
4h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1354
UA United
738
4:21 PM
EDT
6:20 PM
MDT
3h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2011
UA United
738
9:40 AM
MDT
3:18 PM
EDT
3h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA680
UA United
738
5:40 PM
MDT
11:15 PM
EDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Norfolk to Denver
2 carriers, 12 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 1,549 mi 3h 59m nonstop -2h behind 65 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 3h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 65 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 12 738 3h59-4h14 91% Star Alliance
WN Southwest Airlines 0 91%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (12 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: WN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
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
12
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORF to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
65
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,935
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.

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 12 34
Flight time 3h 59m 3h 53m 3h 52m
Departure OTP 91%
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 3h 59m to 4h 14m.
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 time3h 59m to 4h 14m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights12 out / 12 return
1-stop connections65 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 3h 59m to 4h 14m. The route covers 1,549 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from ORF to DEN. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STL, PWK, SUS, MEM, IND, PDK, RDU, TEB, SAV, MMU, ASE, YYZ, EGE, HPN, BCT, ECP, PJC, HOU, BTR, JAC, PVD, NAS, YUL, AUS, PBI, BTV, FCA, SNA, MRY, BOS, MSP, DCA, CHS, BDL, JFK, MDW, PIT, LAX, BNA, PHX, ORD, IAD, LAS, CLT, TPA, DTW, ATL, CMH, PHL, BWI, MIA, EWR, JAX, IAH, DFW, MCO, LGA, DAL, MSY, FLL, SAN, PWM, RSW, SJU 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.
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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 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORF to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORF to DEN ranges from 3 hours 59 minutes to 4 hours 14 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,549 miles (2,493 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

65 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).