Bangor International Airport (BGR): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Bangor International Airport (BGR) is a tale of two seasons: departures ran 91% on-time in November 2024 but sank to 69% in March 2026. Across the year it averages 80% against a national 78%, over roughly 11 departures a day to 14 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 80%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 22 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 78%
- Cancelled
- 3.7%
- Destinations
- 14
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 9
Plan your departure from BGR
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 6 a.m.
- 91% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday
- 80% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 3.7%
- above the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from BGR
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 22 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 80% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 22 min |
| Friday | 74% | 26 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 29 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 36 min |
Busiest routes from BGR
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGR → DCA (Washington) | 1,117 | 72% | 34 min |
| BGR → ORD (Chicago) | 697 | 74% | 26 min |
| BGR → PHL (Philadelphia) | 490 | 78% | 30 min |
| BGR → EWR (Newark) | 482 | 74% | 20 min |
| BGR → SFB (Sanford) | 288 | 71% | 20 min |
| BGR → CLT (Charlotte) | 278 | 77% | 18 min |
| BGR → LGA (New York) | 259 | 87% | 14 min |
| BGR → PIE (St. Petersburg) | 221 | 79% | 23 min |
Where flights into BGR come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| DCA (Washington) → BGR | 1,116 | 69% | 25 min |
| ORD (Chicago) → BGR | 697 | 78% | 17 min |
| PHL (Philadelphia) → BGR | 491 | 73% | 21 min |
| EWR (Newark) → BGR | 483 | 78% | 19 min |
| SFB (Sanford) → BGR | 288 | 83% | 11 min |
| CLT (Charlotte) → BGR | 278 | 83% | 10 min |
| LGA (New York) → BGR | 259 | 86% | 11 min |
| PIE (St. Petersburg) → BGR | 221 | 86% | 8 min |
What causes delays at BGR
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing BGR.
- Late-arriving aircraft37%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system27%
- Weather6%
Alternative airports near Bangor
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| PWM — Portland International Jetport | 109 mi | 82% | 18 min |
Compare the airport-level record first, then check the exact route you plan to book.
Airline performance at BGR
| Airline | On-time departures | Avg delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Air | 91% | 8 min | 702 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 84% | 20 min | 259 |
| Republic Airways | 83% | 17 min | 2,329 |
| Envoy Air | 78% | 13 min | 413 |
| Allegiant Air | 78% | 19 min | 1,299 |
| American Airlines | 77% | 29 min | 1,617 |
| PSA Airlines | 76% | 33 min | 2,028 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at BGR?
- 20% of departures from Bangor International Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-07 and 2026-07, with an average departure delay of 22 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from BGR?
- Flights scheduled around 6 a.m. depart on time 91% of the time at BGR, versus 68% around 5 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- What is the worst month for delays at BGR?
- In this dataset, March 2026 was the weakest month at BGR, with 69% of departures on time.
- How often are flights cancelled at BGR?
- 3.7% of scheduled departures from BGR were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 8,725 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.