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Route · BUR → DEN · 2020–2025 BTS data

Burbank to Denver

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), BUR to DEN (Burbank to Denver) ranks #1019 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.5%
On-time
+4.5 pts
vs US avg
67 min
Delay when late
11,098
Flights
#1019 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.8%

Best Month

Apr 2024 92%

Worst Month

May 2025 66%

Distance

850 mi

Carriers

13

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 173 33 1 0 WN,UA
Nov 2025 201 26 1 0 OO,UA,F9,WN
Oct 2025 216 30 1 0 UA,WN,F9
Sep 2025 206 35 1 0 UA,WN,F9
Aug 2025 216 39 1 2 WN,F9,UA
Jul 2025 224 64 3 1 UA,WN,F9
Jun 2025 218 59 0 2 UA,WN,F9
May 2025 212 72 2 1 UA,WN,F9
Apr 2025 210 53 1 0 F9,UA,WN
Mar 2025 187 20 2 1 UA,WN,F9
Feb 2025 161 19 0 0 UA,WN,F9
Jan 2025 174 29 4 0 UA,WN,F9
Dec 2024 201 31 0 0 F9,UA,WN
Nov 2024 181 19 2 1 UA,WN,F9
Oct 2024 181 17 2 2 UA,WN
Sep 2024 175 27 1 0 WN,UA
Aug 2024 183 36 2 1 WN,UA
Jul 2024 190 39 3 1 UA,WN
Jun 2024 181 43 0 1 UA,WN
May 2024 162 30 0 0 UA,WN
Apr 2024 159 13 1 0 UA,WN
Mar 2024 133 19 4 0 UA,WN
Feb 2024 130 19 1 1 UA,WN
Jan 2024 149 20 4 0 WN,UA

BUR–DEN seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (87.4%) · weakest: June (77.7%)

75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 82.5%

Strongest calendar month

November

87.4% on-time · ~160 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~171 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

77.7% on-time · ~151 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.8%

37 of 4,423 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

14 of 4,423 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

DEN - Denver

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Denver, CO.

DEN on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare BUR vs DEN

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: Denver · fleet on-time rank #1747 of 4927.

What the Data Says About BUR to DEN

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Burbank to Denver (BUR to DEN) running a 83.5% on-time rate over 11,098 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 66.7 minutes. The 850-mile corridor is served by 13 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.8% of 4,423 flights were cancelled, 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Apr 2024 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while May 2025 came in at just 66% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, BUR–DEN peaks in November at 87.4% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~171 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 77.7%, a 9.7-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does BUR to DEN rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, BUR to DEN ranks #1019 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 DEN? ▼
Flights from Burbank to Denver have a 83.5% on-time rate based on 11,098 flights. The average delay is 66.7 minutes. The best recent month was Apr 2024 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for BUR to DEN? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (37 of 4,423 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from BUR to DEN? ▼
The flight distance from Burbank (BUR) to Denver (DEN) is approximately 850 miles. This route is served by 13 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from BUR to DEN? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Apr 2024 (92% on-time). The worst was May 2025 (66% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

BUR Airport

Burbank
DEN Airport

Denver
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–DEN data

BUR–DEN runs 4.5 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 DEN airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. BUR airport
  • If your dates flex, November (87.4% on-time) beats June (77.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 83.5% 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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