New York (LGA) to Boston (BOS): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
New York (LGA) to Boston (BOS) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.7% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 78% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.7%
- Flights/day
- 20
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 21m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 184 mi
Best airline from LGA to BOS
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue Airwaysmost reliable | 80% | 17 min | 3.0% | 1,863 |
| Delta Air Lines | 78% | 24 min | 2.5% | 1,081 |
| Republic Airways | 77% | 16 min | 3.9% | 11,519 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGA to BOS
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (66%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 18 min |
| Friday | 76% | 20 min |
| Saturdaybest | 86% | 10 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 21 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft33%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system37%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LGA to BOS delayed?
- 22% of LGA–BOS 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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LGA to BOS?
- JetBlue Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 1,863 flights. 3 airlines flew LGA–BOS frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LGA to BOS?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 7 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 LGA to BOS?
- The scheduled LGA–BOS flight time averages 1h 21m over 184 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are LGA to BOS flights cancelled?
- 3.7% 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 LGA to BOS?
- October 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 62% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 14,473 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.