Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Burbank (BUR): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Burbank (BUR) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 89% of arrivals were on time; in August 2025 that fell to 47% — a 42-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 70% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (77% vs 62%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 70%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.8%
- Flights/day
- 2.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 25m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,231 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to BUR
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (77% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 18 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 77% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 73% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 68% | 15 min |
| Friday | 72% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 67% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 61% | 25 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 operations35%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather8%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to BUR delayed?
- 30% of DFW–BUR 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 19 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to BUR?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (77% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (57%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DFW to BUR?
- The scheduled DFW–BUR flight time averages 3h 25m over 1,231 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 30% of the time.
- How often are DFW to BUR flights cancelled?
- 1.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from DFW to BUR?
- August 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 47% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 42-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,516 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.