Which airline is most reliable for BUR (Burbank) to SJC (San Jose)?

The most reliable airline on the BUR to SJC route is Southwest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 87%.

How often are flights delayed from BUR to SJC?

About 13% of flights from BUR to SJC experience delays. 87% arrive on time.

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

When flights from BUR to SJC are delayed, the average delay is approximately 51 minutes.

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

With 87% of BUR to SJC flights arriving on time and an average delay of 51 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at SJC is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

Is BUR (Burbank) to SJC (San Jose) usually delayed?

No, BUR to SJC flights are generally reliable. 87% arrive on time, which is above average. When delays do occur, they average 51 minutes.

What airline is most reliable on BUR (Burbank) to SJC (San Jose)?

Southwest Airlines is the most reliable airline flying BUR to SJC, with 87% of flights arriving on time. The least reliable is Spirit Airlines at 78%.

What's the best month to fly BUR (Burbank) to SJC (San Jose)?

The best month to fly BUR to SJC is May, when 90% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is October at 83% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in May gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

BUR → SJC

BUR (Burbank) to SJC (San Jose)

BUR (Burbank) to SJC (San Jose) flights arrive on time 87% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Southwest Airlines at 87%. The average delay is 51 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

BUR → SJC on-time performance by month

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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This route is usually on time. About 87% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

Southwest Airlines edges out Spirit Airlines on this route — 87% vs 78% on time.

Airline Comparison

Southwest Airlines leads at 87% on time; Spirit Airlines trails at 78%.

Accurate?

Best & worst months to fly BUR → SJC

Best month

May

90% on time

Worst month

October

83% on time

May

90%

Nov

90%

Feb

90%

Aug

89%

Sep

89%

Jan

88%

Apr

87%

Jul

87%

Mar

86%

Dec

85%

Jun

83%

Oct

83%

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 SJC

83% on time

When flights into SJC are late, the average delay is 55 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at SJC: 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.