New York (JFK) to Burbank (BUR): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
New York (JFK) to Burbank (BUR) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 180 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 61% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 3.8% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 61%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 31 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.8%
- Flights/day
- 0.49
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 6h 16m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,465 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from JFK to BUR
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 59% | 36 min |
| Tuesday | 66% | 27 min |
| Wednesday | 64% | 26 min |
| Thursday | 50% | 41 min |
| Fridaybest | 69% | 25 min |
| Saturday | 69% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 52% | 44 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft24%
- Airline operations35%
- National airspace system36%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from JFK to BUR delayed?
- 39% of JFK–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 31 minutes.
- How long is the flight from JFK to BUR?
- The scheduled JFK–BUR flight time averages 6h 16m over 2,465 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 39% of the time.
- How often are JFK to BUR flights cancelled?
- 3.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from JFK to BUR?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 32% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 56-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 391 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.