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Route · LGA → BOS · 2020–2025 BTS data

New York to Boston

The LGA–BOS corridor (New York, NY → Boston, MA) runs ahead of the national average, served by 18 carriers across roughly 184 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.4%
On-time
+3.4 pts
vs US avg
81 min
Delay when late
39,006
Flights

Cancelled

2.9%

Best Month

Nov 2024 90%

Worst Month

Oct 2025 64%

Distance

184 mi

Carriers

18

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 504 148 28 0 DL,YX
Nov 2025 600 154 28 1 DL,YX
Oct 2025 674 244 28 1 YX,DL
Sep 2025 634 213 20 0 DL,YX
Aug 2025 568 95 8 0 YX,DL
Jul 2025 595 161 62 1 DL,YX
Jun 2025 555 152 21 1 DL,YX
May 2025 555 164 10 1 DL,YX
Apr 2025 636 102 4 0 DL,YX,B6
Mar 2025 608 100 5 0 B6,YX,DL
Feb 2025 553 97 21 1 B6,YX,DL
Jan 2025 555 65 13 0 B6,YX,DL
Dec 2024 510 96 14 0 B6,DL,YX
Nov 2024 595 59 0 0 YX,B6,DL
Oct 2024 682 102 1 0 DL,YX,B6
Sep 2024 655 108 1 0 YX,B6,DL
Aug 2024 652 133 46 0 B6,DL,YX
Jul 2024 673 154 20 2 B6,DL,YX
Jun 2024 651 114 24 2 AA,B6,DL,YX
May 2024 720 148 8 0 AA,B6,DL,YX
Apr 2024 694 99 16 1 AA,B6,DL,YX
Mar 2024 682 115 1 0 AA,B6,DL,YX
Feb 2024 647 80 16 0 AA,B6,DL,YX
Jan 2024 604 128 33 2 AA,B6,DL,YX

Cancellation Rate

2.9%

428 of 14,802 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

13 of 14,802 flights

What the Data Says About LGA to BOS

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show New York to Boston (LGA to BOS) running a 82.4% on-time rate over 39,006 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 80.7 minutes. The 184-mile corridor is served by 18 carriers, and over the last 24 months 2.9% of 14,802 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Oct 2025 came in at just 64% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from LGA to BOS?
Flights from New York to Boston have a 82.4% on-time rate based on 39,006 flights. The average delay is 80.7 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for LGA to BOS?
Over the last 24 months, 2.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (428 of 14,802 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from LGA to BOS?
The flight distance from New York (LGA) to Boston (BOS) is approximately 184 miles. This route is served by 18 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from LGA to BOS?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (90% on-time). The worst was Oct 2025 (64% 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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