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Route on-time record

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

San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) to Burbank (Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport). 3,023 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 79% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.0% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was United 1756 at 7:30 AM.

Flying on a specific date? We’ll adjust for the month, the weekday and the forecast.

SFO → BUR

San Francisco to Burbank: 3,023 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

79%

Cancelled

1.0%

avg delay 14 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

87% on time vs 75% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

United

82% chance on time

Check SFO to BUR fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $103 (Southwest 3839 on 2026-11-05). 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. #1 · United 1756

    7:30 AM → 8:53 AM1h 23m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-03-27.

    91%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    97%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    3 min
    • Arrived on time 97% of the time (31 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 31 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 87% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 75%).
    • Departs inside SFO's trouble window: 61% of its 333 ground stops and delay programs started between 7 AM and 1 PM.

    Limited track record · 31 flights

    Find United 1756 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · United 2363

    8:40 AM → 10:09 AM1h 29m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as United 650; its record covers all of them.

    87%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    80%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    9 min
    • Arrived on time 80% of the time (59 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 59 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 87% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 75%).
    • Departs inside SFO's trouble window: 61% of its 333 ground stops and delay programs started between 7 AM and 1 PM.

    Limited track record · 59 flights

    Find United 2363 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · SkyWest 5361 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    7:14 AM → 8:51 AM1h 37m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.

    86%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    89%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    3 min
    • Arrived on time 89% of the time (36 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 36 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 87% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 75%).
    • Departs inside SFO's trouble window: 61% of its 333 ground stops and delay programs started between 7 AM and 1 PM.

    Limited track record · 36 flights

    Find 7:14 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · United 1259

    10:45 AM → 12:06 PM1h 21m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-03-28.

    86%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    96%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    1 min
    • Arrived on time 96% of the time (24 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs 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

    Find United 1259 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · United 2115

    10:10 AM → 11:35 AM1h 25m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    85%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    81%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    11 min
    • Arrived on time 81% of the time (64 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 64 scheduled flights.
    • Departs inside SFO's trouble window: 61% of its 333 ground stops and delay programs started between 7 AM and 1 PM.

    Moderate track record · 64 flights

    Find United 2115 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  6. #6 · United 2611

    5:54 PM → 7:20 PM1h 26m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    85%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    73%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    24 min
    • Arrived on time 73% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside SFO's trouble window (7 AM to 1 PM, when 61% of its 333 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • 72% 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

    Find United 2611 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  7. #7 · United 2174

    8:26 PM → 9:59 PM1h 33m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.

    84%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    83%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    10 min
    • Arrived on time 83% of the time (18 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 75% on time; Before 9 AM: 87%).
    • Departs outside SFO's trouble window (7 AM to 1 PM, when 61% of its 333 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Short track record (18 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 18 flights

    Find United 2174 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  8. #8 · SkyWest 4707 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    4:10 PM → 5:45 PM1h 35m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-03-28.

    83%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    93%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    5 min
    • Arrived on time 93% of the time (42 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 42 scheduled flights.
    • Departs outside SFO's trouble window (7 AM to 1 PM, when 61% of its 333 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Short track record (42 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 42 flights

    Find 4:10 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  9. #9 · United 442

    8:20 PM → 9:47 PM1h 27m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as United 1688; its record covers all of them.

    81%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    80%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    15 min
    • Arrived on time 80% of the time (80 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 80 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 75% on time; Before 9 AM: 87%).
    • Departs outside SFO's trouble window (7 AM to 1 PM, when 61% of its 333 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 80 flights

    Find United 442 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  10. #10 · United 1902

    4:15 PM → 5:42 PM1h 27m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    80%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    64%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    21 min
    • Arrived on time 64% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside SFO's trouble window (7 AM to 1 PM, when 61% of its 333 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • 89% 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

    Find United 1902 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • United Airlines82%

    1,461 flights · 82% on time as flown · 0.2% cancel

  • SkyWest Airlines (sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska)76%

    1,311 flights · 79% on time as flown · 1.4% cancel

  • Southwest Airlines64%

    251 flights · 56% on time as flown · 2.4% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM87%

    459 flights · avg delay 7 min

  • 9 AM to noon79%

    673 flights · avg delay 13 min

  • Noon to 3 PM75%

    471 flights · avg delay 17 min

  • 3 to 6 PM80%

    609 flights · avg delay 16 min

  • 6 to 9 PM75%

    811 flights · avg delay 18 min

Best day: Tuesday (84%). Worst: Friday (74%).

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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.

J
84
F
79
M
77
A
74
M
73
J
77
J
81
A
82
S
83
O
82
N
81
D
75

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft52%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume22%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)22%
  • 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

SFO to BUR questions

What time of day is best to fly SFO to BUR?
Before 9 AM: 87% of flights arrived on time, against 75% for departures 6 to 9 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 SFO to BUR?
United, with a season-adjusted 82% 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 SFO to BUR?
May (73% on time); the best was January (84%), 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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