Which airline is most reliable for BUR (Burbank) to SFO (San Francisco)?

The most reliable airline on the BUR to SFO route is United Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 71%.

How often are flights delayed from BUR to SFO?

About 30% of flights from BUR to SFO experience delays. 70% arrive on time.

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

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

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

With 70% of BUR to SFO flights arriving on time and an average delay of 66 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at SFO is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

Is BUR (Burbank) to SFO (San Francisco) usually delayed?

BUR to SFO flights are moderately reliable at 70% on time. About 30% of flights experience delays averaging 66 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by air traffic congestion.

What airline is most reliable on BUR (Burbank) to SFO (San Francisco)?

United Airlines is the most reliable airline flying BUR to SFO, with 71% of flights arriving on time. The least reliable is Frontier Airlines at 56%.

What's the best month to fly BUR (Burbank) to SFO (San Francisco)?

The best month to fly BUR to SFO is August, when 81% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is May at 58% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in August gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

BUR → SFO

BUR (Burbank) to SFO (San Francisco)

BUR (Burbank) to SFO (San Francisco) flights arrive on time 70% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is United Airlines at 71%. The average delay is 66 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by air traffic congestion.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

BUR → SFO on-time performance by month

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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This route is delayed fairly often. About 70% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by air traffic congestion.

Accurate?

United Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 71% on time vs Frontier Airlines at 56%.

Airline Comparison

United Airlines leads at 71% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 56%.

Accurate?

Best & worst months to fly BUR → SFO

Best month

August

81% on time

Worst month

May

58% on time

Aug

81%

Sep

77%

Oct

77%

Jan

76%

Nov

75%

Feb

73%

Dec

72%

Jul

71%

Mar

66%

Apr

63%

Jun

61%

May

58%

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 SFO

76% on time

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

If connecting at SFO: 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.