Burbank (BUR) to Oakland (OAK): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Burbank (BUR) to Oakland (OAK) effectively runs on two schedules. In January 2026, 92% of arrivals were on time; in June 2026 that fell to 77% — a 15-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 86% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (94% vs 80%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 86%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 9 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Flights/day
- 7.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 20m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 325 mi
Best airline from BUR to OAK
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 87% | 8 min | 1.3% | 5,999 |
| Spirit Airlines | 82% | 13 min | 2.1% | 292 |
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 (76%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 86% | 9 min |
| Tuesday | 90% | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 89% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 87% | 8 min |
| Friday | 84% | 10 min |
| Saturdaybest | 92% | 4 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 aircraft77%
- Airline operations18%
- National airspace system5%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BUR to OAK delayed?
- 14% of BUR–OAK 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 9 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 5,999 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 (76%). 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 14% of the time.
- How often are BUR to OAK flights cancelled?
- 1.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from BUR to OAK?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 77% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2026 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 15-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 6,291 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.