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Route · BUR → DAL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Burbank to Dallas

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), BUR to DAL (Burbank to Dallas) ranks #4115 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.4%
On-time
+5.4 pts
vs US avg
52 min
Delay when late
1,557
Flights
#4115 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.7%

Best Month

Jul 2024 88%

Worst Month

Jun 2024 85%

Distance

1,243 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 46 4 0 1 WN
Nov 2025 48 11 1 1 WN
Oct 2025 31 8 1 1 WN
Sep 2025 30 5 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 33 7 0 0 WN
Jul 2025 53 7 0 2 WN
Jun 2025 48 7 0 0 WN
May 2025 31 3 0 0 WN
Apr 2025 31 5 1 0 WN
Mar 2025 35 1 1 0 WN
Jan 2025 34 3 2 0 WN
Dec 2024 45 9 0 1 WN
Nov 2024 46 3 0 1 WN
Oct 2024 43 6 0 0 WN
Sep 2024 30 9 0 0 WN
Aug 2024 34 9 0 0 WN
Jul 2024 58 7 0 0 WN
Jun 2024 53 8 0 0 WN
Mar 2024 31 5 0 2 WN
Jan 2024 31 2 0 0 WN
Dec 2023 31 2 0 0 WN
Nov 2023 30 5 0 0 WN
Oct 2023 31 5 0 0 WN
Sep 2023 30 2 0 0 WN

BUR–DAL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: January (90.4%) · weakest: October (77.2%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 85.9%

Strongest calendar month

January

90.4% on-time · ~31 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

June

~44 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

October

77.2% on-time · ~33 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.7%

6 of 913 flights

Diversion Rate

1.0%

9 of 913 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

BUR - Burbank

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Burbank, CA.

BUR on-time profile

DAL - Dallas

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Dallas, TX.

DAL on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See BUR and DAL side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare BUR vs DAL

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among BUR departures

From BUR, this corridor sits with 12 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 21 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (8 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Dallas · fleet on-time rank #1421 of 4927.

What the Data Says About BUR to DAL

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Burbank to Dallas (BUR to DAL) running a 84.4% on-time rate over 1,557 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 51.9 minutes. The 1,243-mile corridor is served by 1 carrier, and over the last 24 months 0.7% of 913 flights were cancelled, 1.0% diverted.

Monthly on-time rates stay fairly consistent on this route, ranging from 85% in Jun 2024 to 88% in Jul 2024 - only a 3-point spread.

On the multi-year calendar, BUR–DAL peaks in January at 90.4% on-time while June carries the heaviest traffic (~44 flights per month) ; the softest month is October at 77.2%, a 13.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does BUR to DAL rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, BUR to DAL ranks #4115 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from BUR to DAL? ▼
Flights from Burbank to Dallas have a 84.4% on-time rate based on 1,557 flights. The average delay is 51.9 minutes. The best recent month was Jul 2024 with 88% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for BUR to DAL? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (6 of 913 flights) and 1.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from BUR to DAL? ▼
The flight distance from Burbank (BUR) to Dallas (DAL) is approximately 1,243 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from BUR to DAL? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jul 2024 (88% on-time). The worst was Jun 2024 (85% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

BUR Airport

Burbank
DAL Airport

Dallas
Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using BUR–DAL data

BUR–DAL runs 5.4 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare BUR and DAL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. BUR airport
  • If your dates flex, January (90.4% on-time) beats October (77.2%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 84.4% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

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