Burbank (BUR) to Denver (DEN): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Burbank (BUR) to Denver (DEN) effectively runs on two schedules. In January 2026, 94% of arrivals were on time; in May 2025 that fell to 65% — a 29-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 82% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (90% vs 74%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.7%
- Flights/day
- 6.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 23m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 850 mi
Best airline from BUR to DEN
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 82% | 12 min | 0.6% | 2,674 |
| United Airlines | 82% | 13 min | 0.9% | 1,693 |
| Frontier Airlines | 76% | 28 min | 0.0% | 122 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BUR to DEN
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (62%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 84% | 13 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 85% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 15 min |
| Friday | 77% | 17 min |
| Saturdaybest | 87% | 8 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 12 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft39%
- Airline operations16%
- National airspace system41%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BUR to DEN delayed?
- 18% of BUR–DEN flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 13 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BUR to DEN?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 2,674 flights. 3 airlines flew BUR–DEN frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BUR to DEN?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (62%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BUR to DEN?
- The scheduled BUR–DEN flight time averages 2h 23m over 850 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are BUR to DEN flights cancelled?
- 0.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from BUR to DEN?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 65% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2026 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 29-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,490 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.