Boston (BOS) to Columbus (CMH): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Boston (BOS) to Columbus (CMH) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 92% of arrivals were on time; in October 2025 that fell to 73% — a 19-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 82% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (91% vs 70%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.0%
- Flights/day
- 5.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 21m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 640 mi
Best airline from BOS to CMH
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 85% | 9 min | 4.7% | 106 |
| Republic Airways | 82% | 13 min | 2.0% | 3,663 |
| Envoy Air | 80% | 14 min | 0.7% | 422 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BOS to CMH
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (66%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 15 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 85% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 11 min |
| Friday | 81% | 14 min |
| Saturdaybest | 85% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 15 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft53%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BOS to CMH delayed?
- 18% of BOS–CMH 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 13 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BOS to CMH?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 106 flights. 3 airlines flew BOS–CMH frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BOS to CMH?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (66%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BOS to CMH?
- The scheduled BOS–CMH flight time averages 2h 21m over 640 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are BOS to CMH flights cancelled?
- 2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from BOS to CMH?
- October 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 73% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 19-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,191 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.