Boston (BOS) to Asheville (AVL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Boston (BOS) to Asheville (AVL) 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, 87% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 87%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 10 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Flights/day
- 0.60
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 26m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 783 mi
Best airline from BOS to AVL
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 89% | 4 min | 1.3% | 75 |
| Allegiant Air | 89% | 12 min | 1.7% | 293 |
| JetBlue Airways | 81% | 11 min | 0.8% | 131 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BOS to AVL
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 8 a.m. departures (84%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 90% | 6 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 93% | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 93% | 4 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 7 min |
| Friday | 85% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 85% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 82% | 8 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft40%
- Airline operations40%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BOS to AVL delayed?
- 13% of BOS–AVL 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 10 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BOS to AVL?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 89%, based on 75 flights. 3 airlines flew BOS–AVL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BOS to AVL?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 8 a.m. have the worst (84%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BOS to AVL?
- The scheduled BOS–AVL flight time averages 2h 26m over 783 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 13% of the time.
- How often are BOS to AVL 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 BOS to AVL?
- Wednesday flights have the best record at 93% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 82%.
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Based on 499 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.