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Route · JAX → BOS · 2020–2025 BTS data

Jacksonville to Boston

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), JAX to BOS (Jacksonville to Boston) ranks #1899 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.5%
On-time
-2.5 pts
vs US avg
92 min
Delay when late
6,660
Flights
#1899 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.5%

Best Month

Mar 2024 90%

Worst Month

Sep 2025 54%

Distance

1,010 mi

Carriers

10

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 143 34 3 0 B6,YX
Nov 2025 124 32 2 0 DL,B6,YX
Oct 2025 144 59 3 0 B6,YX
Sep 2025 125 57 2 0 YX,B6
Aug 2025 134 22 2 0 YX,B6
Jul 2025 146 46 8 1 B6,YX
Jun 2025 133 29 0 0 B6,YX
May 2025 141 48 3 1 B6,YX
Apr 2025 139 19 0 0 YX,B6,DL
Mar 2025 144 31 0 0 B6,YX,DL
Feb 2025 100 17 2 0 B6,YX,DL
Jan 2025 103 23 4 0 B6,YX,DL
Dec 2024 137 32 2 0 B6,DL,YX
Nov 2024 112 20 0 0 YX,B6,DL
Oct 2024 114 25 1 0 DL,B6
Sep 2024 115 21 1 0 B6,DL
Aug 2024 88 28 2 0 B6,DL,YX
Jul 2024 87 36 1 0 B6,DL
Jun 2024 98 29 2 1 B6,DL
May 2024 119 38 0 0 B6,DL
Apr 2024 86 20 2 0 B6,DL
Mar 2024 89 9 0 0 B6,DL
Feb 2024 81 10 1 0 B6,DL
Jan 2024 90 19 2 1 B6,DL

JAX–BOS seasonal on-time pattern

Best: March (82.8%) · weakest: July (67.3%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 77.7%

Strongest calendar month

March

82.8% on-time · ~99 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~117 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

67.3% on-time · ~103 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.5%

43 of 2,792 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

4 of 2,792 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

JAX - Jacksonville

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Jacksonville, FL.

JAX on-time profile

BOS - Boston

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Boston, MA.

BOS on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See JAX and BOS side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare JAX vs BOS

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among JAX departures

From JAX, this corridor sits with 16 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 23 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (6 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Boston · fleet on-time rank #4206 of 4927.

What the Data Says About JAX to BOS

The Jacksonville to Boston corridor (JAX to BOS) posts a 76.5% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 6,660 tracked flights. Late flights run 92.2 minutes behind on average. 10 carriers cover the 1,010-mile route; over the last 24 months, 43 of 2,792 flights were cancelled (1.5%) and 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Mar 2024 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Sep 2025 came in at just 54% - a 36-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, JAX–BOS peaks in March at 82.8% on-time while October carries the heaviest traffic (~117 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 67.3%, a 15.5-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does JAX to BOS rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, JAX to BOS ranks #1899 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 JAX to BOS? ▼
Flights from Jacksonville to Boston have a 76.5% on-time rate based on 6,660 flights. The average delay is 92.2 minutes. The best recent month was Mar 2024 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for JAX to BOS? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (43 of 2,792 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from JAX to BOS? ▼
The flight distance from Jacksonville (JAX) to Boston (BOS) is approximately 1,010 miles. This route is served by 10 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from JAX to BOS? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Mar 2024 (90% on-time). The worst was Sep 2025 (54% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

JAX Airport

Jacksonville
BOS Airport

Boston
Data source

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

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using JAX–BOS data

JAX–BOS is mid-pack at 76.5% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare JAX and BOS airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. JAX airport
  • If your dates flex, March (82.8% on-time) beats July (67.3%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76.5% 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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