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Route · MIA → BOS · 2020–2025 BTS data

Miami to Boston

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MIA to BOS (Miami to Boston) ranks #319 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

74.7%
On-time
-4.3 pts
vs US avg
78 min
Delay when late
20,561
Flights
#319 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.5%

Best Month

Nov 2024 86%

Worst Month

Oct 2025 57%

Distance

1,258 mi

Carriers

36

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 276 69 6 0 DL,YX,AA
Nov 2025 257 60 6 0 AA,DL,YX
Oct 2025 250 107 1 1 AA,DL,NK
Sep 2025 224 77 0 2 DL,NK,AA,B6
Aug 2025 287 85 2 0 AA,NK,B6,DL
Jul 2025 302 116 14 0 AA,B6,DL,NK
Jun 2025 300 88 3 0 AA,B6,DL,NK
May 2025 342 99 4 1 AA,B6,DL,YX,NK
Apr 2025 413 89 2 1 DL,F9,NK,AA,B6
Mar 2025 380 112 7 0 AA,B6,DL,F9,MQ,NK
Feb 2025 340 91 6 1 AA,B6,DL,F9,MQ,NK
Jan 2025 349 84 4 1 AA,B6,DL,YX,F9,MQ,NK
Dec 2024 389 120 7 1 AA,B6,DL,F9,NK,YX
Nov 2024 313 45 0 1 B6,NK,YX,DL,AA
Oct 2024 287 45 5 2 DL,B6,AA
Sep 2024 269 57 0 0 AA,B6,DL,NK
Aug 2024 294 119 9 0 AA,B6,DL,NK
Jul 2024 274 93 7 0 AA,B6,DL
Jun 2024 267 109 11 0 AA,B6,DL,YX
May 2024 300 97 1 0 AA,B6,DL,MQ,NK,YX
Apr 2024 356 107 3 2 AA,B6,DL,NK,YX
Mar 2024 344 105 9 0 AA,B6,DL,MQ,NK,YX
Feb 2024 346 104 1 0 AA,B6,DL,MQ,NK
Jan 2024 352 115 5 5 AA,B6,DL,MQ,NK,YX

MIA–BOS seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (81.6%) · weakest: June (66.8%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 73.9%

Strongest calendar month

November

81.6% on-time · ~271 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~342 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

66.8% on-time · ~264 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.5%

113 of 7,511 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

18 of 7,511 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Softer reliability from MIA

Among 63 routes leaving MIA, only 25 (including this one) clear below 75% on-time, while 1 stay ≥85% and 37 sit mid-band. Travelers comparing MIA options should weigh this 74.7% print against those peers · fleet on-time rank #4521 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MIA to BOS

On-time performance on the MIA to BOS pairing (Miami to Boston) trails a chunk of the network: 74.7% of 20,561 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 77.6-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 1,258 miles across 36 carriers. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 1.5% (113 of 7,511 flights), with 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 86% on-time, while Oct 2025 came in at just 57% - a 28-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MIA–BOS peaks in November at 81.6% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~342 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 66.8%, a 14.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MIA to BOS rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MIA to BOS ranks #319 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 MIA to BOS?
Flights from Miami to Boston have a 74.7% on-time rate based on 20,561 flights. The average delay is 77.6 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 86% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MIA to BOS?
Over the last 24 months, 1.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (113 of 7,511 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MIA to BOS?
The flight distance from Miami (MIA) to Boston (BOS) is approximately 1,258 miles. This route is served by 36 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MIA to BOS?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (86% on-time). The worst was Oct 2025 (57% 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 MIA–BOS data

MIA–BOS sits 4.3 pts below the national 79% average; check the seasonal chart and airport profiles before treating the headline as typical.

  • Compare MIA and BOS airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MIA airport
  • If your dates flex, November (81.6% on-time) beats June (66.8%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 74.7% 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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