New York (LGA) to Boston (BOS): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
New York (LGA) to Boston (BOS) has an unusually high scrub rate — 4% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 77% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.0%
- 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 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue Airwaysmost reliable | 80% | 17 min | 2.9% | 1,675 |
| Delta Air Lines | 77% | 24 min | 2.6% | 1,114 |
| Republic Airways | 77% | 17 min | 4.3% | 12,378 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGA to BOS
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 19 min |
| Friday | 77% | 19 min |
| Saturdaybest | 85% | 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 aircraft34%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system36%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LGA to BOS delayed?
- 23% of LGA–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 18 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 1,675 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 9 p.m. have the worst (63%). 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 23% of the time.
- How often are LGA to BOS flights cancelled?
- 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 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 15,167 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.