BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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ORF→DEN

Norfolk, VA (ORF) to Denver, CO (DEN) flight delay odds

73.9% of 614 official scheduled ORF-to-DEN flights arrived on time; 16.1% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 0.8% were cancelled during July 2025–June 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics · Reporting window: July 2025–June 2026 · Updated September 16, 2026

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALGenerally reliable
73.9%arrived on time
16.1%30+ min late
0.8%cancelled
614scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late8.3%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.9%all scheduled flights
Diverted1.0%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+9.7 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for ORF to DEN?

Among qualifying ORF-to-DEN departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 83.6% of 371 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 60.3% across 224 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning37183.6%9.2%0.8%
Afternoon22460.3%26.3%0.4%

Which weekday was most reliable for ORF to DEN?

Among qualifying ORF-to-DEN weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 81.1% of 74 flights. Sunday was lowest at 69.5% across 95 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday9072.2%14.4%1.1%
Tuesday7974.7%13.9%0.0%
Wednesday7481.1%10.8%0.0%
Thursday8875.0%18.2%0.0%
Friday9174.7%13.2%1.1%
Saturday9772.2%16.5%2.1%
Sunday9569.5%24.2%1.1%

Which airline was most reliable for ORF to DEN?

Among qualifying ORF-to-DEN airline results, United Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 80.3% of 395 flights. Southwest Airlines was lowest at 62.6% across 219 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
United Airlines39580.3%12.4%0.8%
Southwest Airlines21962.6%22.8%0.9%

Which month was most reliable for ORF to DEN?

Among qualifying ORF-to-DEN month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 88.3% of 60 flights. June 2026 was lowest at 47.4% across 78 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20256167.2%26.2%1.6%
August 20256269.4%19.4%0.0%
September 20256088.3%6.7%0.0%
October 20256180.3%11.5%0.0%
November 20255086.0%6.0%0.0%
December 20254872.9%12.5%2.1%
January 20264479.5%9.1%4.5%
February 20264776.6%14.9%2.1%
March 20263384.8%9.1%0.0%
April 20263086.7%6.7%0.0%
May 20264070.0%25.0%0.0%
June 20267847.4%32.1%0.0%

What drove ORF to DEN delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded ORF-to-DEN delay category, accounting for 56.2% of 9,677 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline56.2%
Late aircraft21.0%
National airspace18.8%
Weather4.0%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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