Portland (PDX) to Burbank (BUR): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Portland (PDX) to Burbank (BUR) effectively runs on two schedules. In April 2025, 95% of arrivals were on time; in June 2025 that fell to 76% — a 19-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 85% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 85%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 9 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Flights/day
- 2.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 17m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 817 mi
Best airline from PDX to BUR
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlinesmost reliable | 86% | 9 min | 1.2% | 1,862 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 80% | 13 min | 0.0% | 60 |
| Spirit Airlines | 72% | 18 min | 0.0% | 65 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PDX to BUR
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 84% | 9 min |
| Tuesday | 86% | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 86% | 7 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 12 min |
| Friday | 81% | 14 min |
| Saturdaybest | 89% | 8 min |
| Sunday | 84% | 10 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft40%
- Airline operations41%
- National airspace system18%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PDX to BUR delayed?
- 15% of PDX–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 9 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PDX to BUR?
- Alaska Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 1,862 flights. 3 airlines flew PDX–BUR frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PDX to BUR?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (63%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PDX to BUR?
- The scheduled PDX–BUR flight time averages 2h 17m over 817 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 15% of the time.
- How often are PDX to BUR flights cancelled?
- 1.1% 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 PDX to BUR?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 76% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2025 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 19-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,034 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.