Which airline is most reliable for PDX (Portland) to BUR (Burbank)?

The most reliable airline on the PDX to BUR route is Alaska Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 84%.

How often are flights delayed from PDX to BUR?

About 16% of flights from PDX to BUR experience delays. 84% arrive on time.

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

When flights from PDX to BUR are delayed, the average delay is approximately 56 minutes.

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

With 84% of PDX to BUR flights arriving on time and an average delay of 56 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 PDX (Portland) to BUR (Burbank) usually delayed?

No, PDX to BUR flights are generally reliable. 84% arrive on time, which is above average. When delays do occur, they average 56 minutes.

What airline is most reliable on PDX (Portland) to BUR (Burbank)?

Alaska Airlines is the most reliable airline flying PDX to BUR, with 84% of flights arriving on time. The least reliable is Southwest Airlines at 78%.

What's the best month to fly PDX (Portland) to BUR (Burbank)?

The best month to fly PDX to BUR is September, when 87% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is December at 77% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in September gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

PDX → BUR

PDX (Portland) to BUR (Burbank)

PDX (Portland) to BUR (Burbank) flights arrive on time 84% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Alaska Airlines at 84%. The average delay is 56 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

PDX → BUR on-time performance by month

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This route is on time most of the time. About 84% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

Alaska Airlines edges out Southwest Airlines on this route — 84% vs 78% on time.

Airline Comparison

Alaska Airlines leads at 84% on time; Southwest Airlines trails at 78%.

Accurate?

Best & worst months to fly PDX → BUR

Best month

September

87% on time

Worst month

December

77% on time

Sep

87%

Feb

87%

Apr

86%

Oct

86%

May

86%

Nov

85%

Jun

84%

Jan

84%

Mar

83%

Jul

83%

Aug

81%

Dec

77%

Good to know

Departing from PDX

83% on time

Expect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. PDX 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.