Which airline is most reliable for BUR (Burbank) to SEA (Seattle)?

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

How often are flights delayed from BUR to SEA?

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

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

When flights from BUR to SEA are delayed, the average delay is approximately 61 minutes.

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

With 83% of BUR to SEA flights arriving on time and an average delay of 61 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at SEA is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

Is BUR (Burbank) to SEA (Seattle) usually delayed?

No, BUR to SEA flights are generally reliable. 83% arrive on time, which is above average. When delays do occur, they average 61 minutes.

What airline is most reliable on BUR (Burbank) to SEA (Seattle)?

SkyWest Airlines is the most reliable airline flying BUR to SEA, with 86% of flights arriving on time. The least reliable is Alaska Airlines at 83%.

What's the best month to fly BUR (Burbank) to SEA (Seattle)?

The best month to fly BUR to SEA is February, when 88% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is July at 78% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in February gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

BUR → SEA

BUR (Burbank) to SEA (Seattle)

BUR (Burbank) to SEA (Seattle) flights arrive on time 83% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 86%. The average delay is 61 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

BUR → SEA 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 — SkyWest Airlines leads slightly at 86% vs Alaska Airlines at 83%.

Airline Comparison

SkyWest Airlines leads at 86% on time; Alaska Airlines trails at 83%.

Accurate?

Best & worst months to fly BUR → SEA

Best month

February

88% on time

Worst month

July

78% on time

Feb

88%

Oct

87%

Sep

86%

Jan

85%

Nov

85%

Apr

84%

Dec

83%

Mar

83%

May

82%

Aug

79%

Jun

78%

Jul

78%

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 SEA

81% on time

When flights into SEA are late, the average delay is 58 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at SEA: 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.