Burbank (BUR) to Santa Rosa (STS): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Burbank (BUR) to Santa Rosa (STS) effectively runs on two schedules. In April 2025, 100% of arrivals were on time; in November 2024 that fell to 55% — a 45-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 81% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 10 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.6%
- Flights/day
- 1.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 42m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 387 mi
Best airline from BUR to STS
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 83% | 9 min | 1.8% | 892 |
| Southwest Airlines | 62% | 20 min | 0.0% | 97 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BUR to STS
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 11 a.m. departures (65%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 11 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 89% | 6 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 12 min |
| Friday | 77% | 12 min |
| Saturdaybest | 90% | 5 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 14 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft46%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BUR to STS delayed?
- 19% of BUR–STS 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 STS?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 892 flights. 2 airlines flew BUR–STS frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BUR to STS?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 11 a.m. have the worst (65%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BUR to STS?
- The scheduled BUR–STS flight time averages 1h 42m over 387 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are BUR to STS flights cancelled?
- 1.6% 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 STS?
- November 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 55% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2025 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 45-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 989 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.