Boston (BOS) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Delays are only half the story on BOS–LGA: 4.1% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 80% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%. Delta Air Lines has been the safer pick, arriving on time 89% of the time.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.1%
- Flights/day
- 20
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 25m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 184 mi
Best airline from BOS to LGA
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 89% | 13 min | 2.7% | 1,080 |
| JetBlue Airways | 81% | 14 min | 2.6% | 1,861 |
| Republic Airways | 79% | 16 min | 4.4% | 11,517 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BOS to LGA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (59%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 15 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 19 min |
| Friday | 80% | 17 min |
| Saturdaybest | 84% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 18 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft32%
- Airline operations24%
- National airspace system39%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BOS to LGA delayed?
- 20% of BOS–LGA 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 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BOS to LGA?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 89%, based on 1,080 flights. 3 airlines flew BOS–LGA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BOS to LGA?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (59%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BOS to LGA?
- The scheduled BOS–LGA flight time averages 1h 25m over 184 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are BOS to LGA flights cancelled?
- 4.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from BOS to LGA?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 66% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 26-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 14,469 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.