Which airline is most reliable for OAK (Oakland) to BUR (Burbank)?

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

How often are flights delayed from OAK to BUR?

About 15% of flights from OAK to BUR experience delays. 85% arrive on time.

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

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

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

With 85% of OAK to BUR flights arriving on time and an average delay of 51 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 OAK (Oakland) to BUR (Burbank) usually delayed?

No, OAK to BUR flights are generally reliable. 85% arrive on time, which is above average. When delays do occur, they average 51 minutes.

What airline is most reliable on OAK (Oakland) to BUR (Burbank)?

Spirit Airlines is the most reliable airline flying OAK to BUR, with 85% of flights arriving on time. The least reliable is Southwest Airlines at 85%.

What's the best month to fly OAK (Oakland) to BUR (Burbank)?

The best month to fly OAK to BUR is February, when 87% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is June at 80% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in February gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

OAK → BUR

OAK (Oakland) to BUR (Burbank)

OAK (Oakland) to BUR (Burbank) flights arrive on time 85% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Spirit Airlines at 85%. 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.

OAK → BUR on-time performance by month

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This route is on time most of the time. About 85% 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 — Spirit Airlines leads slightly at 85% vs Southwest Airlines at 85%.

Airline Comparison

Spirit Airlines leads at 85% on time; Southwest Airlines trails at 85%.

Accurate?

Best & worst months to fly OAK → BUR

Best month

February

87% on time

Worst month

June

80% on time

Feb

87%

Sep

87%

Nov

87%

Mar

86%

May

86%

Jan

86%

Apr

86%

Aug

83%

Dec

83%

Oct

83%

Jul

82%

Jun

80%

Good to know

Departing from OAK

82% on time

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.