Best Time to Fly SEA to BUR: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Seattle/Tacoma International → Bob Hope
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,622 flights were scheduled from Seattle (SEA) to Burbank (BUR) in the last 12 months, and 80.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.5 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Alaska Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (81% on time) and July the worst month (66%).
The cancellation rate was 2.2% (US average 1.8%).
SEA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 80.1% | 46 min | 2.2% | 1,621 |
| SkyWest Airlines | Limited data | 1 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SEA to BUR
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,228 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 93.1% | 5.7% | 158 |
| 7am–8am | 89.1% | 6.8% | 118 |
| 8am–9am | 87.6% | 6.5% | 400 |
| 9am–10am | 85.1% | 2.4% | 249 |
| 10am–11am | 76.1% | 0.0% | 319 |
| 11am–12pm | 76.3% | 2.5% | 119 |
| 12pm–1pm | 76.4% | 1.2% | 240 |
| 1pm–2pm | 68.2% | 0.5% | 196 |
| 2pm–3pm | 92.1% | 0.0% | 63 |
| 3pm–4pm | 69.2% | 0.5% | 384 |
| 4pm–5pm | 85.5% | 0.0% | 62 |
| 5pm–6pm | 80.7% | 0.7% | 287 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 7pm–8pm | 69.2% | 0.3% | 631 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on SEA to BUR
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) | 77.4% | -3.6 pts | 0.0% | 62 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 63.8% | -17.2 pts | 0.7% | 141 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 68.3% | -12.7 pts | 3.7% | 648 |
| All other days | 81.0% | — | 1.6% | 2,377 |
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).