Burbank (BUR) to Portland (PDX): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Burbank (BUR) to Portland (PDX) effectively runs on two schedules. In April 2026, 99% of arrivals were on time; in August 2024 that fell to 80% — a 19-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 88% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 88%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 8 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Flights/day
- 2.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 22m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 817 mi
Best airline from BUR to PDX
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlinesmost reliable | 90% | 7 min | 1.3% | 1,864 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 80% | 19 min | 0.0% | 60 |
| Spirit Airlines | 57% | 34 min | 3.1% | 65 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BUR to PDX
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (72%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 87% | 7 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 92% | 6 min |
| Wednesday | 90% | 7 min |
| Thursday | 85% | 11 min |
| Friday | 82% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 89% | 10 min |
| Sunday | 91% | 5 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 operations29%
- National airspace system22%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BUR to PDX delayed?
- 12% of BUR–PDX 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 8 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BUR to PDX?
- Alaska Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 90%, based on 1,864 flights. 3 airlines flew BUR–PDX frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BUR to PDX?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (72%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BUR to PDX?
- The scheduled BUR–PDX flight time averages 2h 22m over 817 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 12% of the time.
- How often are BUR to PDX 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 PDX?
- August 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 80% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 99%. If your dates are flexible, that 19-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,036 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.