83% of flights from Burbank to Boise arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is better than the typical U.S. route. The 11 a.m. departures ran on time 95% of the time; the 6 p.m. ones 82%. Most reliable airline: Alaska Airlines (89%). 6% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for BUR → BOI: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 54% of the time. About 1 in 19 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 100 three hours or more; 0.6% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early83%
- 15–30 min late4.8%
- 30–60 min late5.6%
- 1–2 hours late3.4%
- 2–3 hours late0.8%
- 3+ hours late1.0%
- Diverted0.4%
- Cancelled0.6%
Share of all 498 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 364 | 89% | 0.5% | −18 min | 3.3% | +61 min | SkyWest 84%, Horizon Air 16% |
| Southwest Airlines | 134 | 69% | 0.8% | 0 min | 10.4% | +71 min | Southwest Airlines |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at BUR). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | Alaska Airlines |
|---|---|
| 6 p.m. | 82% |
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: April (87%). Worst: October (74%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81 | — | — |
| Tuesday | 56 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 52 | — | — |
| Thursday | 78 | — | — |
| Friday | 82 | — | — |
| Saturday | 60 | — | — |
| Sunday | 89 | — | — |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: airline 2 · weather 1
Month by month
Not enough months with data to draw a trend.
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Burbank or Boise. LAX → BOI has been 6 points more reliable.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUR → BOI (this route) | 498 | 83% | 0.6% |
| LAX → BOI Los Angeles LAX to Boise /Gowen | 1,691 | 89% | 0.2% |
| SNA → BOI Orange County John Wayne to Boise /Gowen | 516 | 85% | 1.0% |
Questions
How often are flights from BUR to BOI on time?
83% of 498 scheduled flights from Burbank, CA to Boise, ID arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 0.6% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly BUR to BOI?
Flights scheduled to leave at 11 a.m. were the most reliable (95% on time). The 6 p.m. departures were the least (82%).
Which airline is most on time from BUR to BOI?
Alaska Airlines: 89% of its 364 flights on the route arrived on time. Southwest Airlines: 69%.
What month has the most delays from BUR to BOI?
October (74% on time). The best month is April (87%), over 2023–2026.
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.