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Route · BOS → PDX · 2020–2025 BTS data

Boston to Portland

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), BOS to PDX (Boston to Portland) ranks #3616 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.3%
On-time
-2.7 pts
vs US avg
68 min
Delay when late
2,329
Flights
#3616 of 4927
Corpus placement

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

BOS–PDX seasonal on-time pattern

Best: March (95.5%) · weakest: July (66.1%)

60%70%80%90%100% JanMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 72.2%

Strongest calendar month

March

95.5% on-time · ~44 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~77 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

66.1% on-time · ~77 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.9%

14 of 1,508 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

6 of 1,508 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among BOS departures

From BOS, this corridor sits with 49 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 60 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (6 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 5 below 75%). Destination: Portland · fleet on-time rank #4237 of 4927.

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.

On the multi-year calendar, BOS–PDX peaks in March at 95.5% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~77 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 66.1%, a 29.4-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does BOS to PDX rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, BOS to PDX ranks #3616 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
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.

Airports on this route

Data source

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

Using BOS–PDX data

BOS–PDX is mid-pack at 76.3% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare BOS and PDX airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. BOS airport
  • If your dates flex, March (95.5% on-time) beats July (66.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76.3% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

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

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