Which airline is most reliable for PHX (Phoenix) to BUR (Burbank)?

The most reliable airline on the PHX to BUR route is Frontier Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 89%.

How often are flights delayed from PHX to BUR?

About 18% of flights from PHX to BUR experience delays. 82% arrive on time.

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

When flights from PHX to BUR are delayed, the average delay is approximately 60 minutes.

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

With 82% of PHX to BUR flights arriving on time and an average delay of 60 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 PHX (Phoenix) to BUR (Burbank) usually delayed?

No, PHX to BUR flights are generally reliable. 82% arrive on time, which is above average. When delays do occur, they average 60 minutes.

What airline is most reliable on PHX (Phoenix) to BUR (Burbank)?

Frontier Airlines is the most reliable airline flying PHX to BUR, with 89% of flights arriving on time. The least reliable is American Airlines at 79%.

What's the best month to fly PHX (Phoenix) to BUR (Burbank)?

The best month to fly PHX to BUR is September, when 85% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is March at 80% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in September gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

PHX → BUR

PHX (Phoenix) to BUR (Burbank)

PHX (Phoenix) to BUR (Burbank) flights arrive on time 82% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Frontier Airlines at 89%. The average delay is 60 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

PHX → BUR on-time performance by month

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This route is on time most of the time. About 82% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

Frontier Airlines edges out American Airlines on this route — 89% vs 79% on time.

Airline Comparison

Frontier Airlines leads at 89% on time; American Airlines trails at 79%.

Accurate?

Best & worst months to fly PHX → BUR

Best month

September

85% on time

Worst month

March

80% on time

Sep

85%

Jan

84%

Feb

84%

Nov

83%

Aug

83%

Apr

82%

Dec

82%

Jul

81%

May

80%

Jun

80%

Oct

80%

Mar

80%

Good to know

Departing from PHX

81% on time

Expect ~16 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. PHX 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.