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

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

76.0% of 3,036 official scheduled SFO-to-BUR flights arrived on time; 16.0% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.1% 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
76.0%arrived on time
16.0%30+ min late
1.1%cancelled
3,036scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late8.5%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late2.6%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.2%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+7.2 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for SFO to BUR?

Among qualifying SFO-to-BUR departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 84.1% of 453 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 72.3% across 938 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning45384.1%7.5%1.8%
Late morning67876.4%14.9%1.0%
Afternoon93872.3%19.1%1.0%
Evening96775.5%17.7%0.8%

Which weekday was most reliable for SFO to BUR?

Among qualifying SFO-to-BUR weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 82.9% of 357 flights. Thursday was lowest at 70.4% across 453 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday46474.8%18.1%1.5%
Tuesday41880.6%11.5%0.2%
Wednesday42980.2%12.1%1.2%
Thursday45370.4%18.8%1.1%
Friday46371.3%21.8%1.5%
Saturday35782.9%10.6%0.6%
Sunday45273.9%17.0%1.1%

Which airline was most reliable for SFO to BUR?

Among qualifying SFO-to-BUR airline results, United Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 80.6% of 1,524 flights. Southwest Airlines was lowest at 50.1% across 337 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
United Airlines1,52480.6%13.0%0.1%
SkyWest Airlines1,17577.4%14.4%1.6%
Southwest Airlines33750.1%35.0%3.3%

Which month was most reliable for SFO to BUR?

Among qualifying SFO-to-BUR month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 91.2% of 226 flights. June 2026 was lowest at 57.9% across 261 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202524378.2%13.2%0.0%
August 202523781.9%13.9%0.0%
September 202522691.2%4.4%0.0%
October 202525486.2%9.4%0.0%
November 202525978.0%12.0%4.2%
December 202525468.5%24.8%1.6%
January 202621679.2%13.4%1.4%
February 202621680.6%13.4%0.9%
March 202631083.9%11.0%0.3%
April 202627168.6%17.7%1.1%
May 202628962.3%26.3%1.7%
June 202626157.9%29.1%1.1%

What drove SFO to BUR delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded SFO-to-BUR delay category, accounting for 54.2% of 43,210 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline21.9%
Late aircraft54.2%
National airspace20.5%
Weather3.3%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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