Burbank (BUR) to Salt Lake City (SLC): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Burbank (BUR) to Salt Lake City (SLC) effectively runs on two schedules. In January 2026, 96% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 79% — a 17-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 89% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 89%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 10 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.4%
- Flights/day
- 4.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 58m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 574 mi
Best airline from BUR to SLC
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 92% | 6 min | 0.3% | 1,767 |
| Delta Air Lines | 86% | 18 min | 0.5% | 849 |
| Southwest Airlines | 82% | 11 min | 0.6% | 361 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BUR to SLC
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (77%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 87% | 14 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 95% | 3 min |
| Wednesday | 91% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 87% | 13 min |
| Friday | 87% | 11 min |
| Saturday | 92% | 8 min |
| Sunday | 88% | 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 aircraft32%
- Airline operations42%
- National airspace system6%
- Weather20%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BUR to SLC delayed?
- 11% of BUR–SLC 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 10 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BUR to SLC?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 92%, based on 1,767 flights. 3 airlines flew BUR–SLC frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BUR to SLC?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 1 p.m. have the worst (77%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BUR to SLC?
- The scheduled BUR–SLC flight time averages 1h 58m over 574 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 11% of the time.
- How often are BUR to SLC flights cancelled?
- 0.4% 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 SLC?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 79% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2026 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 17-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,977 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.