Atlanta (ATL) to Burbank (BUR): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Atlanta (ATL) to Burbank (BUR) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 364 departures over the past year, roughly 7 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 69% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 69%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 25 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.3%
- Flights/day
- 1.00
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 51m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,941 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ATL to BUR
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (76% on-time); avoid 10 a.m. departures (67%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 20 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 78% | 21 min |
| Wednesday | 69% | 25 min |
| Thursday | 66% | 23 min |
| Friday | 66% | 26 min |
| Saturday | 69% | 24 min |
| Sunday | 67% | 34 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft27%
- Airline operations52%
- National airspace system18%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ATL to BUR delayed?
- 31% of ATL–BUR flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 25 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ATL to BUR?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (76% on-time), while departures around 10 a.m. have the worst (67%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ATL to BUR?
- The scheduled ATL–BUR flight time averages 4h 51m over 1,941 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 31% of the time.
- How often are ATL to BUR flights cancelled?
- 2.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from ATL to BUR?
- March 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 40% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 53-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 747 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.