Which airline is most reliable for BUR (Burbank) to DEN (Denver)?

The most reliable airline on the BUR to DEN route is United Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 84%.

How often are flights delayed from BUR to DEN?

About 17% of flights from BUR to DEN experience delays. 83% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on BUR to DEN flights?

When flights from BUR to DEN are delayed, the average delay is approximately 66 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a BUR to DEN flight?

With 83% of BUR to DEN flights arriving on time and an average delay of 66 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at DEN is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

Is BUR (Burbank) to DEN (Denver) usually delayed?

No, BUR to DEN flights are generally reliable. 83% arrive on time, which is above average. When delays do occur, they average 66 minutes.

What airline is most reliable on BUR (Burbank) to DEN (Denver)?

United Airlines is the most reliable airline flying BUR to DEN, with 84% of flights arriving on time. The least reliable is Frontier Airlines at 82%.

What's the best month to fly BUR (Burbank) to DEN (Denver)?

The best month to fly BUR to DEN is October, when 88% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is July at 77% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in October gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

BUR → DEN

BUR (Burbank) to DEN (Denver)

BUR (Burbank) to DEN (Denver) flights arrive on time 83% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is United Airlines at 84%. The average delay is 66 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

BUR → DEN on-time performance by month

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This route is on time most of the time. About 83% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

Accurate?

Airlines are roughly equal on this route — United Airlines leads slightly at 84% vs Frontier Airlines at 82%.

Airline Comparison

United Airlines leads at 84% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 82%.

Accurate?

Best & worst months to fly BUR → DEN

Best month

October

88% on time

Worst month

July

77% on time

Oct

88%

Feb

88%

Nov

88%

Sep

87%

Dec

86%

Jan

86%

Apr

85%

Mar

84%

Aug

80%

May

78%

Jun

78%

Jul

77%

Good to know

Departing from BUR

82% on time

Expect ~16 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. BUR has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~5 min. Best time: 4 AM (5 min).

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Arriving at DEN

78% on time

When flights into DEN are late, the average delay is 68 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at DEN: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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Data last updated November 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.