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Route · ROC → BOS · 2020–2025 BTS data

Rochester to Boston

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

Data updated 2026-06-13

87.4%
On-time
+8.4 pts
vs US avg
119 min
Delay when late
523
Flights

Cancelled

3.6%

Best Month

May 2023 95%

Worst Month

Jul 2023 81%

Distance

343 mi

Carriers

6

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Oct 2023 31 6 0 0 B6
Sep 2023 30 17 2 0 B6
Aug 2023 37 5 0 0 B6,DL
Jul 2023 62 12 3 0 B6,DL
Jun 2023 60 4 1 0 B6,DL,YX
May 2023 58 3 0 0 B6,YX
Apr 2023 30 2 0 0 YX
Mar 2023 31 3 0 0 DL,YX
Jun 2022 30 2 1 0 B6
May 2022 31 1 1 0 B6
Apr 2022 30 2 5 0 B6
Mar 2022 31 4 2 0 B6
Mar 2020 31 2 4 0 B6
Jan 2020 31 3 0 0 B6

Cancellation Rate

3.6%

19 of 523 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

0 of 523 flights

What the Data Says About ROC to BOS

Rochester to Boston (ROC to BOS) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 87.4% on-time rate across 523 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 119.0 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 343 miles and is served by 6 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 19 of 523 flights were cancelled (3.6%) and 0 diverted (0.0%).

Monthly performance varies moderately here: May 2023 was the strongest month at 95% on-time versus Jul 2023 at 81%, a 14-point difference.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from ROC to BOS?
Flights from Rochester to Boston have a 87.4% on-time rate based on 523 flights. The average delay is 119.0 minutes. The best recent month was May 2023 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ROC to BOS?
Over the last 24 months, 3.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (19 of 523 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ROC to BOS?
The flight distance from Rochester (ROC) to Boston (BOS) is approximately 343 miles. This route is served by 6 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ROC to BOS?
The best recent month for on-time performance was May 2023 (95% on-time). The worst was Jul 2023 (81% 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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