Which airline is most reliable for SEA (Seattle) to BUR (Burbank)?

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

How often are flights delayed from SEA to BUR?

About 22% of flights from SEA to BUR experience delays. 78% arrive on time.

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

When flights from SEA to BUR are delayed, the average delay is approximately 46 minutes.

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

With 78% of SEA to BUR flights arriving on time and an average delay of 46 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 SEA (Seattle) to BUR (Burbank) usually delayed?

SEA to BUR flights are moderately reliable at 78% on time. About 22% of flights experience delays averaging 46 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by airline operations (crew, maintenance, boarding).

What airline is most reliable on SEA (Seattle) to BUR (Burbank)?

SkyWest Airlines is the most reliable airline flying SEA to BUR, with 93% of flights arriving on time. The least reliable is Alaska Airlines at 79%.

What's the best month to fly SEA (Seattle) to BUR (Burbank)?

The best month to fly SEA to BUR is October, when 84% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is July at 71% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in October gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

SEA → BUR

SEA (Seattle) to BUR (Burbank)

SEA (Seattle) to BUR (Burbank) flights arrive on time 78% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 93%. The average delay is 46 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by airline operations (crew, maintenance, boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

SEA → BUR on-time performance by month

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This route is on time most of the time. About 78% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

SkyWest Airlines edges out Alaska Airlines on this route — 93% vs 79% on time.

Airline Comparison

SkyWest Airlines leads at 93% on time; Alaska Airlines trails at 79%.

Accurate?

Best & worst months to fly SEA → BUR

Best month

October

84% on time

Worst month

July

71% on time

Oct

84%

Nov

84%

Sep

83%

Apr

83%

Feb

80%

Jan

79%

May

78%

Mar

78%

Dec

77%

Aug

74%

Jun

73%

Jul

71%

Good to know

Departing from SEA

81% on time

Expect ~20 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. SEA 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.