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Boston (BOS) to Bozeman (BZN): On-Time Performance

Data through July 2026

Boston (BOS) to Bozeman (BZN) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 207 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 75% arrived on time. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 3.1% of scheduled flights never departed.

On-time
75%
arrived <15 min late
Avg delay
16 min
completed flights
Cancelled
3.1%
Flights/day
0.57
last 12 months
Duration
5h 5m
scheduled
Distance
1,991 mi

Best airline from BOS to BZN

2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.

AirlineOn-timeAvg delayCancelledFlights
JetBlue Airwaysmost reliable75%14 min3.2%279
Delta Air Lines74%18 min2.8%106

Monthly on-time trend

Monthly on-time percentage for BOS to BZN flights50%75%100%July 2024: 94% on-time (18 flights)94Jul 2024August 2024: 88% on-time (18 flights)88September 2024: 100% on-time (1 flights)100December 2024: 73% on-time (15 flights)73Dec 2024January 2025: 50% on-time (8 flights)50February 2025: 60% on-time (15 flights)60March 2025: 88% on-time (32 flights)88Mar 2025May 2025: 100% on-time (3 flights)100June 2025: 83% on-time (29 flights)83July 2025: 74% on-time (39 flights)74Jul 2025August 2025: 95% on-time (41 flights)95September 2025: 75% on-time (4 flights)75December 2025: 40% on-time (17 flights)40Dec 2025January 2026: 67% on-time (13 flights)67February 2026: 61% on-time (25 flights)61March 2026: 55% on-time (39 flights)55Mar 2026June 2026: 82% on-time (27 flights)82July 2026: 68% on-time (41 flights)68

Best time to fly from BOS to BZN

Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (78% on-time); avoid 10 a.m. departures (69%).

On-time percentage by scheduled departure hour, BOS to BZN7 a.m.: 73% on-time (162 flights)78 a.m.: 78% on-time (102 flights)89 a.m.: 74% on-time (44 flights)910 a.m.: 69% on-time (53 flights)1012 p.m.: 79% on-time (24 flights)12scheduled departure hour

By day of week

DayOn-timeAvg delay
Monday76%17 min
Tuesdaybest84%14 min
Wednesday79%12 min
Thursday62%17 min
Friday79%13 min
Saturday69%17 min
Sunday76%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 aircraft29%
  • Airline operations25%
  • National airspace system43%
  • Weather4%

Frequently asked questions

How often are flights from BOS to BZN delayed?
26% of BOS–BZN 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 16 minutes.
Which airline is most reliable from BOS to BZN?
JetBlue Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 75%, based on 279 flights. 2 airlines flew BOS–BZN frequently enough to compare in this period.
What is the best time of day to fly from BOS to BZN?
Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (78% on-time), while departures around 10 a.m. have the worst (69%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
How long is the flight from BOS to BZN?
The scheduled BOS–BZN flight time averages 5h 5m over 1,991 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
How often are BOS to BZN flights cancelled?
3.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
What day of the week is most reliable for BOS to BZN?
Friday flights have the best record at 79% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Thursday trails at 62%.

Based on 385 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.