Boston, MA → New York, NY flight delays
BOS → JFK · all airlines · 437 flights · May 2026 · source: US BTS
This route is delayed
20%of the time, by +61 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
80%
Delayed 3h+
0.7%
Cancelled
1.6%
Avg when late
+61m
Best & worst day to fly
Most on-time
Tuesday
delayed 13%
Worst
Sunday
delayed 25%
Which airline is most punctual on BOS → JFK?
Deltadelayed 0%
JetBluedelayed 19%
Republicdelayed 23%
Frequently asked
How often is the Boston, MA to New York, NY flight delayed?
About 20% of BOS → JFK flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 61 minutes when they do, based on 437 flights in May 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on BOS → JFK?
Delta, delayed 0% of the time — the best of the 3 airlines flying this route.
What is the best day to fly BOS → JFK?
Tuesday is the most on-time (delayed 13%), while Sunday is the worst (delayed 25%).
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