Burbank (BUR) to New York (JFK): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Burbank (BUR) to New York (JFK) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 180 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 56% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 4.6% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 56%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 52 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.6%
- Flights/day
- 0.49
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 5h 27m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,465 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BUR to JFK
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 51% | 98 min |
| Tuesday | 57% | 32 min |
| Wednesday | 54% | 52 min |
| Thursday | 46% | 65 min |
| Friday | 61% | 27 min |
| Saturdaybest | 72% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 53% | 74 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft47%
- Airline operations48%
- National airspace system4%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BUR to JFK delayed?
- 44% of BUR–JFK 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 52 minutes.
- How long is the flight from BUR to JFK?
- The scheduled BUR–JFK flight time averages 5h 27m over 2,465 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 44% of the time.
- How often are BUR to JFK flights cancelled?
- 4.6% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from BUR to JFK?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 26% of arrivals on time. The best was August 2025 at 87%. If your dates are flexible, that 61-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 391 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.