Best Time to Fly BUR to SJC: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Bob Hope → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,161 flights were scheduled from Burbank (BUR) to San Jose (SJC) in the last 12 months, and 86.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 9.1 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
January has been the best month (93% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (83%).
1.1% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
BUR to SJC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 86.8% | 55 min | 1.1% | 2,161 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly BUR to SJC
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,702 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 97.5% | 0.6% | 484 |
| 8am–9am | 95.6% | 2.1% | 281 |
| 9am–10am | 93.1% | 3.3% | 330 |
| 10am–11am | 92.8% | 2.7% | 299 |
| 11am–12pm | 88.5% | 2.2% | 312 |
| 12pm–1pm | 85.2% | 2.1% | 325 |
| 1pm–2pm | 88.0% | 1.8% | 282 |
| 2pm–3pm | 85.4% | 1.6% | 244 |
| 3pm–4pm | 80.5% | 0.8% | 363 |
| 4pm–5pm | 84.0% | 0.6% | 314 |
| 5pm–6pm | 86.2% | 0.9% | 323 |
| 6pm–7pm | 80.6% | 0.0% | 376 |
| 7pm–8pm | 81.6% | 0.3% | 283 |
| 8pm–9pm | 81.0% | 0.4% | 486 |
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 SJC
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) | 88.7% | +0.7 pts | 1.0% | 98 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 75.3% | -12.7 pts | 2.7% | 183 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 85.7% | -2.2 pts | 1.4% | 780 |
| All other days | 88.0% | — | 1.2% | 3,641 |
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).