Burbank (BUR) to Oakland (OAK): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
On this route, when you fly matters more than who you fly. Book the morning: morning departures from BUR reach OAK on time 94% of the time, versus 81% later in the day. Overall the route posts a 87% on-time rate, ahead of the national 78%.
- On-time
- 87%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 8 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Flights/day
- 7.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 20m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 325 mi
Best airline from BUR to OAK
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 87% | 8 min | 1.3% | 5,806 |
| Spirit Airlines | 82% | 14 min | 1.9% | 322 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BUR to OAK
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (98% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (78%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 87% | 9 min |
| Tuesday | 90% | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 89% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 87% | 8 min |
| Friday | 84% | 9 min |
| Saturdaybest | 92% | 5 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 aircraft76%
- Airline operations19%
- National airspace system5%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BUR to OAK delayed?
- 13% of BUR–OAK 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 8 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BUR to OAK?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 87%, based on 5,806 flights. 2 airlines flew BUR–OAK frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BUR to OAK?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (98% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (78%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BUR to OAK?
- The scheduled BUR–OAK flight time averages 1h 20m over 325 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 13% of the time.
- How often are BUR to OAK flights cancelled?
- 1.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for BUR to OAK?
- Saturday flights have the best record at 92% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 80%.
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Based on 6,128 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.