Which airline is most reliable for BUR (Burbank) to SLC (Salt Lake City)?

The most reliable airline on the BUR to SLC route is SkyWest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 93%.

How often are flights delayed from BUR to SLC?

About 10% of flights from BUR to SLC experience delays. 90% arrive on time.

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

When flights from BUR to SLC are delayed, the average delay is approximately 85 minutes.

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

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

Is BUR (Burbank) to SLC (Salt Lake City) usually delayed?

No, BUR to SLC flights are generally reliable. 90% arrive on time, which is above average. When delays do occur, they average 85 minutes.

What airline is most reliable on BUR (Burbank) to SLC (Salt Lake City)?

SkyWest Airlines is the most reliable airline flying BUR to SLC, with 93% of flights arriving on time. The least reliable is Southwest Airlines at 84%.

What's the best month to fly BUR (Burbank) to SLC (Salt Lake City)?

The best month to fly BUR to SLC is November, when 93% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is January at 87% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in November gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

BUR → SLC

BUR (Burbank) to SLC (Salt Lake City)

BUR (Burbank) to SLC (Salt Lake City) flights arrive on time 90% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 93%. The average delay is 85 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by airline operations (crew, maintenance, boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

BUR → SLC on-time performance by month

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This route is usually on time. About 90% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by airline operations (crew, maintenance, boarding).

Accurate?

SkyWest Airlines edges out Southwest Airlines on this route — 93% vs 84% on time.

Airline Comparison

SkyWest Airlines leads at 93% on time; Southwest Airlines trails at 84%.

Accurate?

Best & worst months to fly BUR → SLC

Best month

November

93% on time

Worst month

January

87% on time

Nov

93%

Apr

91%

Jun

91%

Feb

91%

Dec

90%

Aug

90%

Sep

90%

Mar

89%

Jul

89%

Oct

89%

May

88%

Jan

87%

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 SLC

85% on time

When flights into SLC are late, the average delay is 70 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at SLC: 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.