Salt Lake City (SLC) to Burbank (BUR): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Salt Lake City (SLC) to Burbank (BUR) effectively runs on two schedules. In June 2026, 94% of arrivals were on time; in July 2025 that fell to 75% — a 20-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
- 0.3%
- Flights/day
- 4.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 3m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 574 mi
Best airline from SLC to BUR
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 89% | 6 min | 0.3% | 1,766 |
| Delta Air Lines | 83% | 14 min | 0.0% | 850 |
| Southwest Airlines | 75% | 14 min | 0.8% | 361 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SLC to BUR
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 12 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 85% | 8 min |
| Tuesday | 88% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 89% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 10 min |
| Friday | 83% | 10 min |
| Saturdaybest | 89% | 7 min |
| Sunday | 83% | 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 aircraft22%
- Airline operations62%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SLC to BUR delayed?
- 15% of SLC–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 SLC to BUR?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 89%, based on 1,766 flights. 3 airlines flew SLC–BUR frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SLC to BUR?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 12 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 SLC to BUR?
- The scheduled SLC–BUR flight time averages 2h 3m over 574 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 15% of the time.
- How often are SLC to BUR flights cancelled?
- 0.3% 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 SLC to BUR?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 75% of arrivals on time. The best was June 2026 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 20-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,977 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.