Best Time to Fly BUR to ATL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Bob Hope → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
364 flights were scheduled from Burbank (BUR) to Atlanta (ATL) in the last 12 months, and 76.1% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.5 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (80% on time) and May the worst month (59%).
The cancellation rate was 4.4% (US average 1.8%).
BUR to ATL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 76.1% | 106 min | 4.4% | 364 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly BUR to ATL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 716 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am–11am | 82.4% | 0.4% | 248 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 18 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 66.5% | 2.1% | 242 |
| 1pm–2pm | 79.0% | 5.8% | 205 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 3 | |
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 ATL
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 | 12 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 30 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 80.8% | +5.7 pts | 1.6% | 124 |
| All other days | 75.1% | — | 2.7% | 550 |
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).