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

Chicago, IL (MDW) to Burbank, CA (BUR) flight delay odds

77.0% of 322 official scheduled MDW-to-BUR flights arrived on time; 12.4% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 0.9% 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
77.0%arrived on time
12.4%30+ min late
0.9%cancelled
322scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late5.9%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late2.8%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.0%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+6.1 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for MDW to BUR?

Among qualifying MDW-to-BUR departure window results, Late morning had the highest on-time rate: 81.0% of 153 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 67.1% across 73 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning8578.8%7.1%1.2%
Late morning15381.0%11.1%0.7%
Afternoon7367.1%20.5%1.4%

Which weekday was most reliable for MDW to BUR?

Among qualifying MDW-to-BUR weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 84.6% of 39 flights. Sunday was lowest at 57.1% across 49 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday4973.5%22.4%2.0%
Tuesday4180.5%4.9%2.4%
Wednesday3984.6%0.0%2.6%
Thursday4879.2%8.3%0.0%
Friday4983.7%12.2%0.0%
Saturday4783.0%12.8%0.0%
Sunday4957.1%22.4%0.0%

Which airline was most reliable for MDW to BUR?

Only Southwest Airlines met the MDW-to-BUR airline threshold: 77.0% of 322 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines32277.0%12.4%0.9%

Which month was most reliable for MDW to BUR?

Among qualifying MDW-to-BUR month results, August 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 90.0% of 30 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 61.3% across 31 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20253161.3%22.6%3.2%
August 20253090.0%0.0%0.0%
September 20253076.7%10.0%0.0%
October 20253174.2%16.1%0.0%
November 20252989.7%3.4%3.4%
December 20253171.0%19.4%0.0%
February 20261883.3%0.0%0.0%
March 20262268.2%22.7%0.0%
April 20262986.2%10.3%0.0%
May 20263177.4%12.9%0.0%
June 20263073.3%13.3%3.3%

What drove MDW to BUR delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded MDW-to-BUR delay category, accounting for 40.4% of 3,834 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline40.4%
Late aircraft26.7%
National airspace23.5%
Weather8.5%
Security0.9%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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