Daytona Beach (DAB) to Boston (BOS): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Daytona Beach (DAB) to Boston (BOS) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 240 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 59% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 59%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 33 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.5%
- Flights/day
- 0.66
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 52m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,068 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DAB to BOS
Aim for departures around 3 p.m. (68% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (54%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 65% | 23 min |
| Tuesday | 61% | 53 min |
| Wednesday | 56% | 34 min |
| Thursday | 60% | 28 min |
| Friday | 63% | 27 min |
| Saturdaybest | 65% | 29 min |
| Sunday | 47% | 36 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft40%
- Airline operations9%
- National airspace system31%
- Weather20%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DAB to BOS delayed?
- 41% of DAB–BOS 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 33 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DAB to BOS?
- Departures around 3 p.m. have the best record (68% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (54%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DAB to BOS?
- The scheduled DAB–BOS flight time averages 2h 52m over 1,068 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 41% of the time.
- How often are DAB to BOS flights cancelled?
- 2.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for DAB to BOS?
- Saturday flights have the best record at 65% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 47%.
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Based on 240 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.