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Route · PHX → BUR · 2020–2025 BTS data

Phoenix to Burbank

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PHX to BUR (Phoenix to Burbank) ranks #415 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.6%
On-time
+3.6 pts
vs US avg
65 min
Delay when late
18,329
Flights
#415 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.7%

Best Month

Jan 2025 88%

Worst Month

Oct 2025 71%

Distance

369 mi

Carriers

37

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 267 62 3 5 WN,MQ,OO
Nov 2025 258 63 6 4 OO,MQ,AA,WN
Oct 2025 273 78 2 0 AA,OO,WN,MQ
Sep 2025 236 40 4 2 MQ,WN,OO
Aug 2025 249 42 0 1 AA,OO,WN,MQ
Jul 2025 255 48 4 0 AA,OO,WN
Jun 2025 259 47 2 0 AA,OO,WN
May 2025 277 62 1 0 OO,WN
Apr 2025 277 64 2 0 OO,WN
Mar 2025 309 74 4 1 OO,WN,F9
Feb 2025 245 33 2 2 OO,WN,F9
Jan 2025 258 32 3 2 AA,OO,WN,F9,MQ
Dec 2024 296 53 1 3 AA,F9,MQ,OO,WN
Nov 2024 274 42 0 3 OO,MQ,WN,F9,AA
Oct 2024 282 44 1 3 MQ,OO,WN,AA
Sep 2024 243 41 0 1 WN,OO,AA
Aug 2024 255 43 0 0 AA,WN,OO
Jul 2024 268 56 2 0 AA,OO,WN
Jun 2024 264 51 1 0 AA,OO,WN
May 2024 262 62 0 1 AA,OO,WN
Apr 2024 254 40 0 2 AA,OO,WN
Mar 2024 267 41 2 3 AA,OO,WN
Feb 2024 239 40 2 1 AA,OO,WN
Jan 2024 255 51 1 0 AA,WN,OO

PHX–BUR seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (86.9%) · weakest: June (78.3%)

76%78%80%82%84%86%88% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 80.5%

Strongest calendar month

February

86.9% on-time · ~234 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~277 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

78.3% on-time · ~242 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.7%

43 of 6,322 flights

Diversion Rate

0.5%

34 of 6,322 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among PHX departures

From PHX, this corridor sits with 71 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 97 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (25 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Burbank · fleet on-time rank #2117 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PHX to BUR

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Phoenix to Burbank (PHX to BUR) running a 82.6% on-time rate over 18,329 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 64.9 minutes. The 369-mile corridor is served by 37 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.7% of 6,322 flights were cancelled, 0.5% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Jan 2025 posted the strongest performance at 88% on-time, while Oct 2025 came in at just 71% - a 16-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PHX–BUR peaks in February at 86.9% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~277 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 78.3%, a 8.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PHX to BUR rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PHX to BUR ranks #415 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 PHX to BUR?
Flights from Phoenix to Burbank have a 82.6% on-time rate based on 18,329 flights. The average delay is 64.9 minutes. The best recent month was Jan 2025 with 88% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PHX to BUR?
Over the last 24 months, 0.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (43 of 6,322 flights) and 0.5% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PHX to BUR?
The flight distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Burbank (BUR) is approximately 369 miles. This route is served by 37 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PHX to BUR?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jan 2025 (88% on-time). The worst was Oct 2025 (71% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

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

Using PHX–BUR data

PHX–BUR runs 3.6 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare PHX and BUR airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PHX airport
  • If your dates flex, February (86.9% on-time) beats June (78.3%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82.6% 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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