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Route · SJC → BUR · 2020–2025 BTS data

San Jose to Burbank

The SJC–BUR corridor (San Jose, CA → Burbank, CA) runs ahead of the national average, served by 7 carriers across roughly 296 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

86.2%
On-time
+7.2 pts
vs US avg
57 min
Delay when late
15,271
Flights

Cancelled

1.3%

Best Month

Feb 2024 94%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 77%

Distance

296 mi

Carriers

7

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 184 27 5 1 WN,OO
Nov 2025 199 37 2 1 OO,WN
Oct 2025 211 38 2 2 WN
Sep 2025 202 26 1 1 WN
Aug 2025 205 34 2 0 WN
Jul 2025 205 42 2 0 OO,WN
Jun 2025 202 47 1 0 WN
May 2025 201 28 0 0 WN
Apr 2025 199 27 1 0 WN
Mar 2025 205 23 5 1 OO,WN,NK
Feb 2025 191 18 3 0 WN,NK
Jan 2025 203 20 2 2 WN,NK
Dec 2024 215 36 3 1 NK,OO,WN
Nov 2024 236 22 2 0 OO,NK,WN
Oct 2024 250 54 1 1 OO,WN,NK
Sep 2024 242 52 4 0 WN,NK
Aug 2024 202 33 7 0 WN
Jul 2024 192 28 6 0 WN
Jun 2024 190 30 1 0 WN
May 2024 170 20 0 0 OO,WN
Apr 2024 173 16 1 0 OO,WN
Mar 2024 190 17 6 0 OO,WN
Feb 2024 189 12 2 1 OO,WN
Jan 2024 202 25 3 0 WN

Cancellation Rate

1.3%

62 of 4,858 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

11 of 4,858 flights

What the Data Says About SJC to BUR

San Jose to Burbank (SJC to BUR) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 86.2% on-time rate across 15,271 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 57.0 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 296 miles and is served by 7 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 62 of 4,858 flights were cancelled (1.3%) and 11 diverted (0.2%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 94% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 77% - a 17-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from SJC to BUR?
Flights from San Jose to Burbank have a 86.2% on-time rate based on 15,271 flights. The average delay is 57.0 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 94% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for SJC to BUR?
Over the last 24 months, 1.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (62 of 4,858 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from SJC to BUR?
The flight distance from San Jose (SJC) to Burbank (BUR) is approximately 296 miles. This route is served by 7 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from SJC to BUR?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (94% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (77% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

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

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 Editorial

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