Boston (BOS) to Asheville (AVL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Boston (BOS) to Asheville (AVL) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 248 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 86% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 86%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 10 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 0.68
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 25m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 783 mi
Best airline from BOS to AVL
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant Airmost reliable | 89% | 11 min | 1.8% | 275 |
| JetBlue Airways | 80% | 11 min | 0.7% | 149 |
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 (83%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 90% | 7 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 93% | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 92% | 4 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 10 min |
| Friday | 85% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 84% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 9 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft29%
- Airline operations50%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BOS to AVL delayed?
- 14% of BOS–AVL flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 10 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BOS to AVL?
- Allegiant Air has the best on-time record on this route at 89%, based on 275 flights. 2 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 (83%). 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 25m over 783 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 14% of the time.
- How often are BOS to AVL flights cancelled?
- 1.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, 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 92% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 80%.
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Based on 483 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.