90% of flights from Burbank to Portland arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is better than the typical U.S. route. The 7 a.m. departures ran on time 94% of the time; the 6 p.m. ones 88%. 4% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for BUR → PDX: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 56% of the time. About 1 in 34 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 174 three hours or more; 0.8% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early90%
- 15–30 min late3.2%
- 30–60 min late2.9%
- 1–2 hours late1.5%
- 2–3 hours late0.9%
- 3+ hours late0.6%
- Diverted0.2%
- Cancelled0.8%
Share of all 1,041 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 1,036 | 90% | 0.8% | −12 min | 3.0% | +69 min | Alaska Airlines 95%, Horizon Air 4%, SkyWest 1% |
| Southwest Airlines | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | Southwest Airlines |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at BUR). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | Alaska Airlines |
|---|---|
| 7 a.m. | 94% |
| 2 p.m. | 89% |
| 6 p.m. | 88% |
Last flight of the day
On BUR → PDX, each airline's last flight of the day was cancelled 0.5% of the time, against 0.9% for its earlier flights, so here the last flight is actually the safer one. It arrived 3+ hours late 1.4% of the time (earlier flights: 0.0%). It matters more than the numbers suggest. Miss an earlier flight and there's another one that evening; miss the last one and you're usually waiting until morning.
| Airline | Last departure | Last: cancelled | Last: 3h+ late | Earlier: cancelled | Next morning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 6:10 p.m. | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | first flight 7:09 a.m. |
Last flight = the airline's last scheduled departure on this route that day, on days it flies the route at least twice; past 12 months. Times are typical scheduled times over the latest three months.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: April (93%). Worst: June (80%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 159 | 92% | 1.3% |
| Tuesday | 142 | 94% | 0.0% |
| Wednesday | 147 | 88% | 0.7% |
| Thursday | 156 | 89% | 0.6% |
| Friday | 152 | 83% | 1.3% |
| Saturday | 128 | 92% | 0.8% |
| Sunday | 157 | 91% | 0.6% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: airline 8
Month by month
Flight numbers on this route
Regular flights with at least 120 scheduled trips in the past year. Sorted by departure time.
| Flight | Departs | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS 562 | 7:00 a.m. | 309 | 95% | 0.3% | −14 min | Alaska Airlines |
| AS 649 | 6:10 p.m. | 205 | 85% | 1.0% | −12 min | Alaska Airlines |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 1 |
| Nov 7, 2025 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| Aug 9, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| May 21, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 1 |
| Mar 8, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Burbank or Portland. None has been clearly more reliable than BUR → PDX.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUR → PDX (this route) | 1,041 | 90% | 0.8% |
| SNA → PDX Orange County John Wayne to Portland | 1,543 | 92% | 1.0% |
| ONT → PDX Ontario to Portland | 1,065 | 90% | 1.1% |
| LAX → PDX Los Angeles LAX to Portland | 4,296 | 86% | 0.6% |
Questions
How often are flights from BUR to PDX on time?
90% of 1,041 scheduled flights from Burbank, CA to Portland, OR arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 0.8% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly BUR to PDX?
Flights scheduled to leave at 7 a.m. were the most reliable (94% on time). The 6 p.m. departures were the least (88%).
What month has the most delays from BUR to PDX?
June (80% on time). The best month is April (93%), over 2023–2026.
Is the last flight of the day from BUR to PDX more likely to be cancelled?
No, the opposite. Each airline's last BUR–PDX flight of the day was cancelled 0.5% of the time over the past year, against 0.9% for its earlier flights. If the last flight is cancelled, the next one is usually the following morning.
Related
- PDX → BUR (return)
- Hollywood Burbank (BUR) delays by hour
- Flights into Portland (PDX)
- Alaska Airlines on-time record
- Southwest Airlines on-time record
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.