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Route · BOS → PIT · 2020–2025 BTS data

Boston to Pittsburgh

The BOS–PIT corridor (Boston, MA → Pittsburgh, PA) runs ahead of the national average, served by 12 carriers across roughly 496 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.6%
On-time
+3.6 pts
vs US avg
74 min
Delay when late
10,668
Flights

Cancelled

1.5%

Best Month

Oct 2024 91%

Worst Month

Jan 2024 70%

Distance

496 mi

Carriers

12

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 163 39 1 0 B6,YX
Nov 2025 182 33 4 0 B6,YX
Oct 2025 214 45 5 0 B6,YX
Sep 2025 197 51 4 0 YX,B6
Aug 2025 217 23 3 0 YX,B6
Jul 2025 215 54 10 1 B6,YX
Jun 2025 209 48 0 0 B6,YX
May 2025 182 42 1 0 B6,YX
Apr 2025 175 29 0 0 YX,B6
Mar 2025 181 26 1 0 B6,YX
Feb 2025 132 38 3 0 B6,YX
Jan 2025 147 26 1 0 B6,YX
Dec 2024 181 46 5 1 B6,YX
Nov 2024 178 19 0 1 YX,B6
Oct 2024 198 18 0 0 YX,NK,B6
Sep 2024 217 36 0 0 YX,B6,NK
Aug 2024 230 54 11 0 B6,NK,YX
Jul 2024 221 50 4 0 B6,NK,YX
Jun 2024 209 46 2 1 B6,NK,YX
May 2024 176 28 0 0 B6,YX
Apr 2024 165 25 4 0 B6,YX
Mar 2024 150 26 0 0 B6,YX
Feb 2024 139 22 3 0 B6,YX
Jan 2024 143 43 4 0 B6,YX

Cancellation Rate

1.5%

66 of 4,421 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

4 of 4,421 flights

What the Data Says About BOS to PIT

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Boston to Pittsburgh (BOS to PIT) running a 82.6% on-time rate over 10,668 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 73.7 minutes. The 496-mile corridor is served by 12 carriers, and over the last 24 months 1.5% of 4,421 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 91% on-time, while Jan 2024 came in at just 70% - a 21-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from BOS to PIT?
Flights from Boston to Pittsburgh have a 82.6% on-time rate based on 10,668 flights. The average delay is 73.7 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 91% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for BOS to PIT?
Over the last 24 months, 1.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (66 of 4,421 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from BOS to PIT?
The flight distance from Boston (BOS) to Pittsburgh (PIT) is approximately 496 miles. This route is served by 12 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from BOS to PIT?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (91% on-time). The worst was Jan 2024 (70% 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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