79% of flights from Santa Rosa to Burbank arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is about the typical U.S. route. The 7 a.m. departures ran on time 82% of the time; the 4 p.m. ones 68%. Most reliable airline: Southwest Airlines (83%). 8% 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 STS → BUR: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 61% of the time. About 1 in 17 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 114 three hours or more; 2.1% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early79%
- 15–30 min late7.5%
- 30–60 min late5.0%
- 1–2 hours late4.0%
- 2–3 hours late1.0%
- 3+ hours late0.9%
- Diverted0.4%
- Cancelled2.1%
Share of all 799 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 | 671 | 78% | 2.5% | −11 min | 6.4% | +58 min | SkyWest 91%, Horizon Air 9% |
| Southwest Airlines | 128 | 83% | 0.0% | −7 min | 3.1% | +54 min | 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 STS). 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. | 82% |
| 4 p.m. | 69% |
Last flight of the day
On STS → BUR, each airline's last flight of the day was cancelled 0.7% of the time, against 4.9% for its earlier flights, so here the last flight is actually the safer one. It arrived 3+ hours late 1.3% 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 | 2:17 p.m. | 0.7% | 1.3% | 4.9% | first flight 7:25 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: August (84%). Worst: December (60%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 122 | 75% | 2.5% |
| Tuesday | 101 | 88% | 3.0% |
| Wednesday | 102 | 78% | 1.0% |
| Thursday | 119 | 82% | 0.8% |
| Friday | 120 | 79% | 0.0% |
| Saturday | 114 | 82% | 5.3% |
| Sunday | 121 | 71% | 2.5% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 17
Month by month
Not enough months with data to draw a trend.
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 3213 | 7:25 a.m. | 164 | 82% | 3.0% | −15 min | SkyWest |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| May 4, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| May 3, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| Apr 20, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| Aug 8, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Santa Rosa or Burbank. None has been clearly more reliable than STS → BUR.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| STS → BUR (this route) | 799 | 79% | 2.1% |
| STS → LAX Charles M. Schulz Sonoma to Los Angeles LAX | 853 | 81% | 3.6% |
| STS → SNA Charles M. Schulz Sonoma to Orange County John Wayne | 745 | 80% | 0.7% |
Questions
How often are flights from STS to BUR on time?
79% of 799 scheduled flights from Santa Rosa, CA to Burbank, CA arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 2.1% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly STS to BUR?
Flights scheduled to leave at 7 a.m. were the most reliable (82% on time). The 4 p.m. departures were the least (68%).
Which airline is most on time from STS to BUR?
Southwest Airlines: 83% of its 128 flights on the route arrived on time. Alaska Airlines: 78%.
What month has the most delays from STS to BUR?
December (60% on time). The best month is August (84%), over 2023–2026.
Is the last flight of the day from STS to BUR more likely to be cancelled?
No, the opposite. Each airline's last STS–BUR flight of the day was cancelled 0.7% of the time over the past year, against 4.9% for its earlier flights. If the last flight is cancelled, the next one is usually the following morning.
Related
- BUR → STS (return)
- Charles M. Schulz Sonoma (STS) delays by hour
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- 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.