Which airline is most reliable for BUR (Burbank) to PHX (Phoenix)?

The most reliable airline on the BUR to PHX route is Southwest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 86%.

How often are flights delayed from BUR to PHX?

About 15% of flights from BUR to PHX experience delays. 85% arrive on time.

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

When flights from BUR to PHX are delayed, the average delay is approximately 75 minutes.

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

With 85% of BUR to PHX flights arriving on time and an average delay of 75 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at PHX is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

Is BUR (Burbank) to PHX (Phoenix) usually delayed?

No, BUR to PHX flights are generally reliable. 85% arrive on time, which is above average. When delays do occur, they average 75 minutes.

What airline is most reliable on BUR (Burbank) to PHX (Phoenix)?

Southwest Airlines is the most reliable airline flying BUR to PHX, with 86% of flights arriving on time. The least reliable is American Airlines at 83%.

What's the best month to fly BUR (Burbank) to PHX (Phoenix)?

The best month to fly BUR to PHX is September, when 88% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is October at 82% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in September gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

BUR → PHX

BUR (Burbank) to PHX (Phoenix)

BUR (Burbank) to PHX (Phoenix) flights arrive on time 85% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Southwest Airlines at 86%. The average delay is 75 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

BUR → PHX on-time performance by month

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This route is usually on time. About 85% 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 — Southwest Airlines leads slightly at 86% vs American Airlines at 83%.

Airline Comparison

Southwest Airlines leads at 86% on time; American Airlines trails at 83%.

Accurate?

Best & worst months to fly BUR → PHX

Best month

September

88% on time

Worst month

October

82% on time

Sep

88%

Apr

88%

Feb

88%

Jan

87%

Aug

86%

Jun

86%

May

86%

Jul

85%

Dec

84%

Nov

84%

Mar

83%

Oct

82%

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 PHX

81% on time

When flights into PHX are late, the average delay is 69 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at PHX: 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.