Route on-time record

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

Burbank (Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport) to San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport). 3,029 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 68% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.0% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was SkyWest 5504 at 3:30 PM.

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BUR → SFO

Burbank to San Francisco: 3,029 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

68%

Cancelled

1.0%

avg delay 23 min

Best time to leave

3 to 6 PM

77% on time vs 63% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

United

70% chance on time

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Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $138 (Southwest 642 on 2026-11-22). 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 · SkyWest 5504 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
3:30 PM → 5:14 PM1h 44m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-03-28.
81%
chance on time
On time (history)
85%
Cancelled
0.8%
Avg arrival delay
15 min
- Arrived on time 85% of the time (264 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 77% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 63%).
Strong track record · 264 flights
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#2 · United 488
7:15 AM → 8:52 AM1h 36m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
78%
chance on time
On time (history)
78%
Cancelled
0.3%
Avg arrival delay
14 min
- Arrived on time 78% of the time (314 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Lands inside SFO's trouble window: 61% of its 333 ground stops and delay programs started between 7 AM and 1 PM.
Strong track record · 314 flights
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#3 · United 1508
5:48 PM → 7:25 PM1h 36m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
77%
chance on time
On time (history)
67%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
23 min
- Arrived on time 67% of the time (82 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 82 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 77% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 63%).
Moderate track record · 82 flights
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#4 · SkyWest 4680 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
6:26 PM → 8:10 PM1h 44m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-03-28.
75%
chance on time
On time (history)
96%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
2 min
- Arrived on time 96% of the time (24 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 63% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 77%).
- Short track record (24 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 24 flights
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#5 · United 2737
7:25 AM → 9:01 AM1h 36m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-03-28.
75%
chance on time
On time (history)
83%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
7 min
- Arrived on time 83% of the time (24 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Lands inside SFO's trouble window: 61% of its 333 ground stops and delay programs started between 7 AM and 1 PM.
- Short track record (24 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 24 flights
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#6 · United 1300
3:30 PM → 5:06 PM1h 36m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as United 2154; its record covers all of them.
72%
chance on time
On time (history)
55%
Cancelled
1.5%
Avg arrival delay
30 min
- Arrived on time 55% of the time (65 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 77% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 63%).
Moderate track record · 65 flights
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#7 · SkyWest 3333 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
11:27 AM → 1:06 PM1h 39m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-03-17.
72%
chance on time
On time (history)
78%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
33 min
- Arrived on time 78% of the time (116 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 116 scheduled flights.
- 65% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Moderate track record · 116 flights
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#8 · United 1453
2:00 PM → 3:35 PM1h 31m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as United 304; its record covers all of them.
71%
chance on time
On time (history)
69%
Cancelled
0.4%
Avg arrival delay
23 min
- Arrived on time 69% of the time (233 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
Strong track record · 233 flights
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#9 · United 2386
11:05 AM → 12:42 PM1h 36m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
64%
chance on time
On time (history)
49%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
35 min
- Arrived on time 49% of the time (79 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 79 scheduled flights.
- Lands inside SFO's trouble window: 61% of its 333 ground stops and delay programs started between 7 AM and 1 PM.
Moderate track record · 79 flights
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#10 · United 357
4:13 PM → 5:41 PM1h 28m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
63%
chance on time
On time (history)
45%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
38 min
- Arrived on time 45% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 77% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 63%).
- 71% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
- 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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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

United Airlines70%
1,461 flights · 68% on time as flown · 0.4% cancel
SkyWest Airlines (sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska)68%
1,317 flights · 73% on time as flown · 1.5% cancel
Southwest Airlines58%
251 flights · 44% on time as flown · 1.6% cancel

On time by departure time

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

Before 9 AM68%
707 flights · avg delay 19 min
9 AM to noon68%
476 flights · avg delay 22 min
Noon to 3 PM69%
633 flights · avg delay 24 min
3 to 6 PM77%
476 flights · avg delay 18 min
6 to 9 PM63%
732 flights · avg delay 30 min

Best day: Saturday (79%). Worst: Sunday (65%).

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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

Air traffic control and airport volume55%
Late-arriving aircraft26%
Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)15%
Severe weather4%

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 SFO questions

What time of day is best to fly BUR to SFO?: 3 to 6 PM: 77% of flights arrived on time, against 63% for departures 6 to 9 PM.
Which airline is most on time from BUR to SFO?: United, with a season-adjusted 70% chance of operating and arriving on time over 1,461 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 SFO?: May (52% on time); the best was August (80%), 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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