Best Time to Fly BUR to DFW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Bob Hope → Dallas/Fort Worth International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
728 flights were scheduled from Burbank (BUR) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) in the last 12 months, and 81.7% of those that flew arrived on time, 4.0 points above the US average of 77.6%.
American Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (86% on time) and November the worst month (75%).
The cancellation rate was 2.9% (US average 1.8%).
BUR to DFW on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 81.7% | 75 min | 2.9% | 728 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly BUR to DFW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,455 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 91.9% | 2.0% | 730 |
| 12pm–1pm | 72.6% | 1.6% | 644 |
| 1pm–2pm | 68.4% | 6.2% | 81 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on BUR to DFW
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | Limited data | 26 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 86.0% | +4.0 pts | 1.7% | 59 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 81.6% | -0.4 pts | 0.8% | 247 |
| All other days | 82.0% | — | 2.4% | 1,123 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).