San Jose (SJC) to Burbank (BUR): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on SJC–BUR. January 2026 flights landed on schedule 94% of the time, but June 2025 dropped to 77% — a gap of 17 points. Across the full period the route averages 84% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (92% vs 74%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 84%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 9 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Flights/day
- 5.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 9m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 296 mi
Best airline from SJC to BUR
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 85% | 9 min | 1.3% | 4,694 |
| Spirit Airlines | 75% | 17 min | 1.0% | 204 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SJC to BUR
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (65%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 83% | 10 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 92% | 4 min |
| Wednesday | 89% | 6 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 12 min |
| Friday | 78% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 89% | 7 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 12 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft64%
- Airline operations22%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SJC to BUR delayed?
- 16% of SJC–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 SJC to BUR?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 4,694 flights. 2 airlines flew SJC–BUR frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SJC to BUR?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 8 p.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 SJC to BUR?
- The scheduled SJC–BUR flight time averages 1h 9m over 296 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 16% of the time.
- How often are SJC to BUR flights cancelled?
- 1.3% 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 SJC to BUR?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 77% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2026 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 17-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,909 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.