Burbank (BUR) to Portland (PDX): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Burbank (BUR) to Portland (PDX) effectively runs on two schedules. In April 2026, 99% of arrivals were on time; in June 2024 that fell to 76% — a 23-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 87% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 87%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 9 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
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlinesmost reliable | 90% | 7 min | 1.3% | 1,737 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 82% | 15 min | 0.0% | 92 |
| Southwest Airlines | 71% | 15 min | 0.0% | 68 |
| Spirit Airlines | 56% | 31 min | 3.3% | 91 |
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 (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 86% | 8 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 91% | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 90% | 7 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 11 min |
| Friday | 82% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 88% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 89% | 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 aircraft45%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system22%
- Weather2%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BUR to PDX delayed?
- 13% of BUR–PDX 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 9 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 1,737 flights. 4 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 (64%). 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 13% of the time.
- How often are BUR to PDX flights cancelled?
- 1.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from BUR to PDX?
- June 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 76% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 99%. If your dates are flexible, that 23-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,988 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.