Boston (BOS) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on BOS–LGA: 4.4% 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
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.4%
- 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 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 89% | 13 min | 2.9% | 1,114 |
| JetBlue Airways | 81% | 14 min | 2.6% | 1,672 |
| Republic Airways | 79% | 17 min | 4.8% | 12,374 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BOS to LGA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (58%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 19 min |
| Friday | 80% | 16 min |
| Saturdaybest | 84% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 19 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 operations25%
- 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 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 16 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 1,114 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 (93% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (58%). 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?
- 4.4% 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 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 15,161 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.