Best Time to Fly BUR to STL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Bob Hope → St Louis Lambert International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
192 flights were scheduled from Burbank (BUR) to St. Louis (STL) in the last 12 months, and 78.4% of those that flew arrived on time, 0.8 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Thursday was the most reliable day (95% on time) and December the worst month (72%).
The cancellation rate was 0.5% (US average 1.8%).
BUR to STL 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 | 78.4% | 54 min | 0.5% | 192 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly BUR to STL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 518 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 97.1% | 0.0% | 35 |
| 8am–9am | 89.7% | 0.0% | 87 |
| 9am–10am | 93.8% | 1.2% | 81 |
| 10am–11am | 84.3% | 0.0% | 52 |
| 11am–12pm | 87.3% | 0.9% | 112 |
| 12pm–1pm | 75.5% | 0.0% | 49 |
| 1pm–2pm | 73.2% | 2.7% | 73 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 29 | |
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 STL
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) | 63.3% | -21.5 pts | 0.0% | 30 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 87.4% | +2.5 pts | 1.1% | 88 |
| All other days | 84.9% | — | 0.8% | 388 |
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).