Route on-time record

BUR to PDX: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

Burbank (Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport) to Portland (Portland International Airport). 985 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 90% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.0% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Alaska 562 at 7:00 AM.

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BUR → PDX

Burbank to Portland: 985 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

90%

Cancelled

1.0%

avg delay 7 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

94% on time vs 85% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

Alaska

89% chance on time

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Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $150 (Alaska 96 on 2026-11-14). Fares open on our travel partner (Aviasales). Pick the flight number you chose here.

Most reliable nonstop flights

Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.

#1 · Alaska 562
7:00 AM → 9:31 AM2h 31m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
95%
chance on time
On time (history)
96%
Cancelled
0.5%
Avg arrival delay
2 min
- Arrived on time 96% of the time (216 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 94% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 85%).
Strong track record · 216 flights
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#2 · Alaska 493
2:10 PM → 4:36 PM2h 26m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
89%
chance on time
On time (history)
94%
Cancelled
5.3%
Avg arrival delay
3 min
- Arrived on time 94% of the time (18 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Short track record (18 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 18 flights
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#3 · Alaska 228
11:00 AM → 1:26 PM2h 26m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-12. Same departure also flew as Alaska 122; its record covers all of them.
87%
chance on time
On time (history)
88%
Cancelled
0.6%
Avg arrival delay
8 min
- Arrived on time 88% of the time (331 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
Strong track record · 331 flights
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#4 · Alaska 764
4:05 PM → 6:31 PM2h 26m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-03-29.
87%
chance on time
On time (history)
82%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
9 min
- Arrived on time 82% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 85% on time; Before 9 AM: 94%).
- Short track record (11 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 11 flights
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#5 · Alaska 649
6:06 PM → 8:30 PM2h 26m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
85%
chance on time
On time (history)
86%
Cancelled
1.7%
Avg arrival delay
12 min
- Arrived on time 86% of the time (115 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- 51% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Moderate track record · 115 flights
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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

Alaska Airlines89%
966 flights · 90% on time as flown · 1.0% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

Before 9 AM94%
364 flights · avg delay 4 min
9 AM to noon88%
109 flights · avg delay 10 min
Noon to 3 PM87%
264 flights · avg delay 8 min
3 to 6 PM85%
49 flights · avg delay 12 min
6 to 9 PM89%
199 flights · avg delay 10 min

Best day: Tuesday (92%). Worst: Thursday (85%).

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On time by month

All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.

What delays this route

Late-arriving aircraft48%
Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)38%
Air traffic control and airport volume11%
Severe weather3%

Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.

Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure

BUR to PDX questions

What time of day is best to fly BUR to PDX?: Before 9 AM: 94% of flights arrived on time, against 85% for departures 3 to 6 PM. Later flights inherit delays from earlier ones, so the first departures of the day usually run best.
Which airline is most on time from BUR to PDX?: Alaska, with a season-adjusted 89% chance of operating and arriving on time over 966 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
What is the worst month for delays on BUR to PDX?: June (81% on time); the best was April (94%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
Is this a prediction for my flight?: No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.

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