New York, NY → Boston, MA flight delays
JFK → BOS · all airlines · 443 flights · April 2026 · source: US BTS
This route is delayed
20%of the time, by +53 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+
0.2%
Cancelled
0%
Avg when late
+53m
Best & worst day to fly
Most on-time
Tuesday
delayed 3%
Worst
Friday
delayed 29%
Which airline is most punctual on JFK → BOS?
JetBluedelayed 18%
Republicdelayed 19%
Deltadelayed 34%
Frequently asked
How often is the New York, NY to Boston, MA flight delayed?
About 20% of JFK → BOS flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 53 minutes when they do, based on 443 flights in April 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on JFK → BOS?
JetBlue, delayed 18% of the time — the best of the 3 airlines flying this route.
What is the best day to fly JFK → BOS?
Tuesday is the most on-time (delayed 3%), while Friday is the worst (delayed 29%).
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