Which airline is most reliable for DEN (Denver) to BUR (Burbank)?

The most reliable airline on the DEN to BUR route is Frontier Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 85%.

How often are flights delayed from DEN to BUR?

About 25% of flights from DEN to BUR experience delays. 75% arrive on time.

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

When flights from DEN to BUR are delayed, the average delay is approximately 57 minutes.

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

With 75% of DEN to BUR flights arriving on time and an average delay of 57 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at BUR is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

Is DEN (Denver) to BUR (Burbank) usually delayed?

DEN to BUR flights are moderately reliable at 75% on time. About 25% of flights experience delays averaging 57 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

What airline is most reliable on DEN (Denver) to BUR (Burbank)?

Frontier Airlines is the most reliable airline flying DEN to BUR, with 85% of flights arriving on time. The least reliable is United Airlines at 74%.

What's the best month to fly DEN (Denver) to BUR (Burbank)?

The best month to fly DEN to BUR is December, when 80% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is June at 65% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in December gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

DEN → BUR

DEN (Denver) to BUR (Burbank)

DEN (Denver) to BUR (Burbank) flights arrive on time 75% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Frontier Airlines at 85%. The average delay is 57 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

DEN → BUR on-time performance by month

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This route is delayed fairly often. About 75% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

Frontier Airlines edges out United Airlines on this route — 85% vs 74% on time.

Airline Comparison

Frontier Airlines leads at 85% on time; United Airlines trails at 74%.

Accurate?

Best & worst months to fly DEN → BUR

Best month

December

80% on time

Worst month

June

65% on time

Dec

80%

Oct

80%

Apr

79%

Nov

78%

Feb

78%

Jan

77%

Sep

77%

Mar

77%

May

73%

Aug

71%

Jul

68%

Jun

65%

Good to know

Departing from DEN

78% on time

Expect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. DEN has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~5 min. Best time: 4 AM (5 min).

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Arriving at BUR

82% on time

When flights into BUR are late, the average delay is 60 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at BUR: 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.