Asheville (AVL) to Boston (BOS): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Asheville (AVL) to Boston (BOS) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 219 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 83% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Flights/day
- 0.60
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 14m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 783 mi
Best airline from AVL to BOS
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant Airmost reliable | 92% | 7 min | 1.7% | 293 |
| Republic Airways | 81% | 8 min | 1.3% | 75 |
| JetBlue Airways | 65% | 25 min | 0.8% | 131 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from AVL to BOS
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 87% | 7 min |
| Tuesday | 86% | 11 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 93% | 5 min |
| Thursday | 92% | 7 min |
| Friday | 83% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 16 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft30%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system28%
- Weather15%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from AVL to BOS delayed?
- 17% of AVL–BOS flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 12 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from AVL to BOS?
- Allegiant Air has the best on-time record on this route at 92%, based on 293 flights. 3 airlines flew AVL–BOS frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from AVL to BOS?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 1 p.m. have the worst (64%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from AVL to BOS?
- The scheduled AVL–BOS flight time averages 2h 14m over 783 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
- How often are AVL to BOS flights cancelled?
- 1.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for AVL to BOS?
- Wednesday flights have the best record at 93% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 72%.
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Based on 499 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.