BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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BUR→SFO

Burbank, CA (BUR) to San Francisco, CA (SFO) flight delay odds

63.7% of 3,042 official scheduled BUR-to-SFO flights arrived on time; 25.4% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.2% 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 SIGNALVariable
63.7%arrived on time
25.4%30+ min late
1.2%cancelled
3,042scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late14.1%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late4.3%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.2%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+16.2 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for BUR to SFO?

Among qualifying BUR-to-SFO departure window results, Afternoon had the highest on-time rate: 66.3% of 1,035 flights. Evening was lowest at 59.0% across 831 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning70665.6%20.5%1.6%
Late morning46463.4%25.2%1.5%
Afternoon1,03566.3%23.1%1.0%
Evening83159.0%32.6%1.1%

Which weekday was most reliable for BUR to SFO?

Among qualifying BUR-to-SFO weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 74.7% of 363 flights. Sunday was lowest at 58.9% across 450 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday46260.8%29.0%1.7%
Tuesday42073.1%16.4%1.0%
Wednesday43262.3%27.1%1.2%
Thursday45259.3%27.7%0.7%
Friday46359.6%28.3%1.9%
Saturday36374.7%17.1%1.1%
Sunday45058.9%30.2%0.9%

Which airline was most reliable for BUR to SFO?

Among qualifying BUR-to-SFO airline results, SkyWest Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 70.7% of 1,181 flights. Southwest Airlines was lowest at 38.9% across 337 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
United Airlines1,52463.7%27.2%0.7%
SkyWest Airlines1,18170.7%18.7%1.7%
Southwest Airlines33738.9%41.2%2.1%

Which month was most reliable for BUR to SFO?

Among qualifying BUR-to-SFO month results, March 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 85.5% of 310 flights. May 2026 was lowest at 30.4% across 289 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202524569.0%17.6%0.4%
August 202523878.2%16.4%0.0%
September 202522577.3%11.6%0.0%
October 202525471.3%18.5%0.0%
November 202526165.9%23.4%4.6%
December 202525766.5%23.7%2.3%
January 202621575.8%16.7%1.9%
February 202621676.4%17.1%0.5%
March 202631085.5%10.0%0.0%
April 202627145.0%33.6%0.7%
May 202628930.4%56.4%1.4%
June 202626131.0%53.3%2.7%

What drove BUR to SFO delay minutes?

National airspace was the largest recorded BUR-to-SFO delay category, accounting for 57.9% of 73,490 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline13.9%
Late aircraft24.8%
National airspace57.9%
Weather3.4%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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