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Route · BOS → ROC · 2020–2025 BTS data

Boston to Rochester

The BOS–ROC corridor (Boston, MA → Rochester, NY) runs behind the national average, served by 6 carriers across roughly 343 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

75.1%
On-time
-3.9 pts
vs US avg
77 min
Delay when late
522
Flights

Cancelled

3.4%

Best Month

May 2023 90%

Worst Month

Jul 2023 53%

Distance

343 mi

Carriers

6

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Oct 2023 31 2 0 0 B6
Sep 2023 30 12 1 0 B6
Aug 2023 36 21 0 0 B6,DL
Jul 2023 62 29 3 0 B6,DL
Jun 2023 60 14 1 0 B6,DL,YX
May 2023 58 6 0 0 B6,YX
Apr 2023 30 3 0 0 YX
Mar 2023 31 6 1 0 DL,YX
Jun 2022 30 9 1 0 B6
May 2022 31 10 1 0 B6
Apr 2022 30 7 5 0 B6
Mar 2022 31 8 2 0 B6
Mar 2020 31 2 3 0 B6
Jan 2020 31 1 0 0 B6

Cancellation Rate

3.4%

18 of 522 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

0 of 522 flights

What the Data Says About BOS to ROC

The Boston to Rochester corridor (BOS to ROC) posts a 75.1% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 522 tracked flights. Late flights run 76.5 minutes behind on average. 6 carriers cover the 343-mile route; over the last 24 months, 18 of 522 flights were cancelled (3.4%) and 0.0% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: May 2023 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Jul 2023 came in at just 53% - a 36-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from BOS to ROC?
Flights from Boston to Rochester have a 75.1% on-time rate based on 522 flights. The average delay is 76.5 minutes. The best recent month was May 2023 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for BOS to ROC?
Over the last 24 months, 3.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (18 of 522 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from BOS to ROC?
The flight distance from Boston (BOS) to Rochester (ROC) is approximately 343 miles. This route is served by 6 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from BOS to ROC?
The best recent month for on-time performance was May 2023 (90% on-time). The worst was Jul 2023 (53% 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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