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Route · DEN → BUR · 2020–2025 BTS data

Denver to Burbank

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DEN to BUR (Denver to Burbank) ranks #1028 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.7%
On-time
-2.3 pts
vs US avg
59 min
Delay when late
11,050
Flights
#1028 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.6%

Best Month

Oct 2024 88%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 62%

Distance

850 mi

Carriers

13

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 172 51 1 5 WN,UA
Nov 2025 201 44 1 0 OO,UA,F9,WN
Oct 2025 216 62 0 1 UA,WN,F9
Sep 2025 206 46 1 0 UA,WN,F9
Aug 2025 215 67 0 1 WN,F9,UA
Jul 2025 224 85 2 0 UA,WN,F9
Jun 2025 219 81 1 1 UA,WN,F9
May 2025 215 65 2 0 UA,WN,F9
Apr 2025 212 52 1 0 F9,UA,WN
Mar 2025 183 35 3 0 UA,WN,F9
Feb 2025 161 33 0 0 UA,WN,F9
Jan 2025 174 36 1 4 UA,WN,F9
Dec 2024 201 33 0 1 F9,UA,WN
Nov 2024 180 47 1 0 UA,WN,F9
Oct 2024 181 22 0 2 UA,WN
Sep 2024 175 34 0 0 WN,UA
Aug 2024 183 54 1 0 WN,UA
Jul 2024 190 46 5 0 UA,WN
Jun 2024 181 59 0 0 UA,WN
May 2024 153 49 0 0 UA,WN
Apr 2024 151 28 0 0 UA,WN
Mar 2024 126 25 2 0 UA,WN
Feb 2024 122 38 1 1 UA,WN
Jan 2024 144 30 3 0 WN,UA

DEN–BUR seasonal on-time pattern

Best: January (81.4%) · weakest: June (69.4%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 75.9%

Strongest calendar month

January

81.4% on-time · ~146 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~169 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

69.4% on-time · ~153 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.6%

26 of 4,385 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

16 of 4,385 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

DEN - Denver

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

DEN on-time profile

BUR - Burbank

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

BUR on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare DEN vs BUR

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among DEN departures

From DEN, this corridor sits with 133 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 168 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (8 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 27 below 75%). Destination: Burbank · fleet on-time rank #4157 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DEN to BUR

The Denver to Burbank corridor (DEN to BUR) posts a 76.7% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 11,050 tracked flights. Late flights run 59.4 minutes behind on average. 13 carriers cover the 850-mile route; over the last 24 months, 26 of 4,385 flights were cancelled (0.6%) and 0.4% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 88% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 62% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DEN–BUR peaks in January at 81.4% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~169 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 69.4%, a 12.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DEN to BUR rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DEN to BUR ranks #1028 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 DEN to BUR? ▼
Flights from Denver to Burbank have a 76.7% on-time rate based on 11,050 flights. The average delay is 59.4 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 88% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DEN to BUR? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (26 of 4,385 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DEN to BUR? ▼
The flight distance from Denver (DEN) to Burbank (BUR) is approximately 850 miles. This route is served by 13 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DEN to BUR? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (88% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (62% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

DEN Airport

Denver
BUR Airport

Burbank
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 DEN–BUR data

DEN–BUR is mid-pack at 76.7% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare DEN and BUR airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DEN airport
  • If your dates flex, January (81.4% on-time) beats June (69.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76.7% 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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