Portland (PDX) to Burbank (BUR): On-Time Performance
Data through May 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 84% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 84%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 10 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
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlinesmost reliable | 85% | 9 min | 1.2% | 1,735 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 83% | 10 min | 0.0% | 92 |
| Spirit Airlines | 78% | 17 min | 1.1% | 91 |
| Southwest Airlines | 66% | 23 min | 0.0% | 68 |
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 | 83% | 9 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 8 min |
| Wednesday | 86% | 7 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 12 min |
| Friday | 80% | 15 min |
| Saturdaybest | 89% | 8 min |
| Sunday | 85% | 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 aircraft41%
- Airline operations40%
- National airspace system19%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PDX to BUR delayed?
- 16% of PDX–BUR flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 10 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PDX to BUR?
- Alaska Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 1,735 flights. 4 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 16% of the time.
- How often are PDX to BUR flights cancelled?
- 1.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, 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 1,986 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.