78% of flights from Seattle to Burbank arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is about the typical U.S. route. The 9 a.m. departures ran on time 87% of the time; the 7 p.m. ones 67%. 7% 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 SEA → BUR: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 68% of the time. About 1 in 25 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 332 three hours or more; 2.2% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early78%
- 15–30 min late8.9%
- 30–60 min late6.2%
- 1–2 hours late3.0%
- 2–3 hours late0.8%
- 3+ hours late0.3%
- Diverted0.5%
- Cancelled2.2%
Share of all 1,658 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 | 1,658 | 78% | 2.2% | −7 min | 4.0% | +46 min | Alaska Airlines 100%, SkyWest 0% |
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 SEA). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
Last flight of the day
On SEA → BUR, each airline's last flight of the day was cancelled 0.3% of the time, against 2.7% for its earlier flights, so here the last flight is actually the safer one. It arrived 3+ hours late 0.3% of the time (earlier flights: 0.3%). 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 | 7:23 p.m. | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | first flight 6:40 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 (83%). Worst: July (66%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 263 | 75% | 3.4% |
| Tuesday | 219 | 85% | 0.9% |
| Wednesday | 218 | 79% | 0.9% |
| Thursday | 253 | 77% | 3.2% |
| Friday | 251 | 75% | 2.8% |
| Saturday | 203 | 81% | 3.0% |
| Sunday | 251 | 76% | 0.8% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: airline 33 · air traffic/airport 2 · weather 1
Month by month
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | 5 | 0% | 0 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | 4 | 0% | 0 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 1 |
| Aug 9, 2026 | 6 | 17% | 0 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | 6 | 17% | 0 |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Seattle or Burbank. SEA → SNA has been 6 points more reliable.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEA → BUR (this route) | 1,658 | 78% | 2.2% |
| SEA → SNA Seattle-Tacoma to Orange County John Wayne | 3,945 | 84% | 0.9% |
| SEA → ONT Seattle-Tacoma to Ontario | 2,487 | 82% | 1.1% |
| SEA → LAX Seattle-Tacoma to Los Angeles LAX | 7,544 | 81% | 0.8% |
Questions
How often are flights from SEA to BUR on time?
78% of 1,658 scheduled flights from Seattle, WA to Burbank, CA arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 2.2% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly SEA to BUR?
Flights scheduled to leave at 9 a.m. were the most reliable (87% on time). The 7 p.m. departures were the least (67%).
What month has the most delays from SEA to BUR?
July (66% on time). The best month is April (83%), over 2023–2026.
Is the last flight of the day from SEA to BUR more likely to be cancelled?
No, the opposite. Each airline's last SEA–BUR flight of the day was cancelled 0.3% of the time over the past year, against 2.7% for its earlier flights. If the last flight is cancelled, the next one is usually the following morning.
Related
- BUR → SEA (return)
- Seattle-Tacoma (SEA) delays by hour
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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.