Best Time to Fly JFK to BUR: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
John F. Kennedy International → Bob Hope
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
180 flights were scheduled from New York (JFK) to Burbank (BUR) in the last 12 months, and 70.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 7.6 points below the US average of 77.6%.
JetBlue was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
September has been the best month (77% on time) and Thursday the weakest day of the week (54%).
5.0% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
JFK to BUR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | 70.0% | 83 min | 5.0% | 180 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly JFK to BUR
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 360 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4pm–5pm | 67.0% | 3.6% | 222 |
| 5pm–6pm | 59.5% | 5.1% | 138 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on JFK to BUR
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 51.8% | -18.1 pts | 9.7% | 124 |
| All other days | 70.0% | — | 1.3% | 236 |
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).