Which airline is most reliable for SFO (San Francisco) to BUR (Burbank)?

The most reliable airline on the SFO to BUR route is United Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 82%.

How often are flights delayed from SFO to BUR?

About 21% of flights from SFO to BUR experience delays. 79% arrive on time.

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

When flights from SFO to BUR are delayed, the average delay is approximately 61 minutes.

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

With 79% of SFO to BUR flights arriving on time and an average delay of 61 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 SFO (San Francisco) to BUR (Burbank) usually delayed?

SFO to BUR flights are moderately reliable at 79% on time. About 21% of flights experience delays averaging 61 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

What airline is most reliable on SFO (San Francisco) to BUR (Burbank)?

United Airlines is the most reliable airline flying SFO to BUR, with 82% of flights arriving on time. The least reliable is Southwest Airlines at 68%.

What's the best month to fly SFO (San Francisco) to BUR (Burbank)?

The best month to fly SFO to BUR is August, when 84% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is May at 72% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in August gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

SFO → BUR

SFO (San Francisco) to BUR (Burbank)

SFO (San Francisco) to BUR (Burbank) flights arrive on time 79% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is United Airlines at 82%. The average delay is 61 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

SFO → BUR on-time performance by month

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This route is on time most of the time. About 79% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

United Airlines edges out Southwest Airlines on this route — 82% vs 68% on time.

Airline Comparison

United Airlines leads at 82% on time; Southwest Airlines trails at 68%.

Accurate?

Best & worst months to fly SFO → BUR

Best month

August

84% on time

Worst month

May

72% on time

Aug

84%

Sep

83%

Oct

83%

Jan

83%

Feb

82%

Nov

81%

Jul

78%

Dec

76%

Mar

76%

Apr

76%

Jun

73%

May

72%

Good to know

Departing from SFO

76% on time

Expect ~21 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. SFO 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.