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Route · BOS → PDX · 2020–2025 BTS data

Boston to Portland

The BOS–PDX corridor (Boston, MA → Portland, OR) runs behind the national average, served by 3 carriers across roughly 2,537 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.3%
On-time
-2.7 pts
vs US avg
68 min
Delay when late
2,329
Flights

Cancelled

0.9%

Best Month

Aug 2025 90%

Worst Month

Jun 2024 58%

Distance

2,537 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 39 17 1 0 AS
Nov 2025 38 10 0 0 AS
Oct 2025 48 11 2 0 AS
Sep 2025 50 7 0 0 AS,B6
Aug 2025 87 9 0 0 AS,B6
Jul 2025 92 35 1 1 AS,B6
Jun 2025 90 18 0 0 AS,B6
May 2025 79 15 1 0 AS,B6
Apr 2025 31 3 0 0 AS,B6
Dec 2024 43 11 1 0 AS
Nov 2024 36 6 0 0 AS
Oct 2024 72 12 0 0 AS,B6
Sep 2024 77 14 0 0 AS,B6
Aug 2024 88 26 1 0 AS,B6
Jul 2024 93 31 0 1 AS,B6
Jun 2024 88 37 1 0 AS,B6
May 2024 76 18 3 0 AS,B6
Apr 2024 30 10 0 0 AS
Dec 2023 31 5 0 0 AS
Nov 2023 30 8 0 0 AS
Oct 2023 59 11 1 2 AS,B6
Sep 2023 63 21 0 1 AS,B6
Aug 2023 84 20 1 1 AS,B6
Jul 2023 84 35 1 0 AS,B6

Cancellation Rate

0.9%

14 of 1,508 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

6 of 1,508 flights

What the Data Says About BOS to PDX

The Boston to Portland corridor (BOS to PDX) posts a 76.3% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 2,329 tracked flights. Late flights run 67.7 minutes behind on average. 3 carriers cover the 2,537-mile route; over the last 24 months, 14 of 1,508 flights were cancelled (0.9%) and 0.4% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Aug 2025 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Jun 2024 came in at just 58% - a 32-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from BOS to PDX?
Flights from Boston to Portland have a 76.3% on-time rate based on 2,329 flights. The average delay is 67.7 minutes. The best recent month was Aug 2025 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for BOS to PDX?
Over the last 24 months, 0.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (14 of 1,508 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from BOS to PDX?
The flight distance from Boston (BOS) to Portland (PDX) is approximately 2,537 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from BOS to PDX?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Aug 2025 (90% on-time). The worst was Jun 2024 (58% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights Editorial

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