Burbank (BUR) to Las Vegas (LAS): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Burbank (BUR) to Las Vegas (LAS) effectively runs on two schedules. In February 2026, 87% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 69% — a 18-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 81% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (90% vs 76%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.7%
- Flights/day
- 11
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 12m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 223 mi
Best airline from BUR to LAS
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 81% | 11 min | 1.4% | 6,659 |
| Spirit Airlines | 81% | 15 min | 2.5% | 2,256 |
| Frontier Airlines | 73% | 31 min | 1.3% | 157 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BUR to LAS
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (73%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 13 min |
| Tuesday | 86% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 89% | 7 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 17 min |
| Friday | 71% | 20 min |
| Saturdaybest | 90% | 7 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 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 aircraft50%
- Airline operations11%
- National airspace system37%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BUR to LAS delayed?
- 19% of BUR–LAS 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 13 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BUR to LAS?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 6,659 flights. 3 airlines flew BUR–LAS frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BUR to LAS?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (73%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BUR to LAS?
- The scheduled BUR–LAS flight time averages 1h 12m over 223 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are BUR to LAS flights cancelled?
- 1.7% 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 BUR to LAS?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 69% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2026 at 87%. If your dates are flexible, that 18-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 9,072 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.