Route on-time record

BOS to EWR: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

Boston (Boston Logan International Airport) to Newark (Newark Liberty International Airport). 3,853 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 74% arrived within 15 minutes and 4.3% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was United 1833 at 6:00 AM.

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BOS → EWR

Boston to Newark: 3,853 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

74%

Cancelled

4.3%

avg delay 21 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

91% on time vs 58% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

United

73% chance on time

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Most reliable nonstop flights

Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.

#1 · United 1833
6:00 AM → 7:29 AM1h 29m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-30.
91%
chance on time
On time (history)
94%
Cancelled
3.0%
Avg arrival delay
4 min
- Arrived on time 94% of the time (324 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 91% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 58%).
- Departs outside BOS's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 79% of its 196 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 324 flights
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#2 · United 570
7:05 AM → 8:34 AM1h 29m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
88%
chance on time
On time (history)
90%
Cancelled
1.1%
Avg arrival delay
8 min
- Arrived on time 90% of the time (270 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 91% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 58%).
- Departs outside BOS's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 79% of its 196 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 270 flights
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#3 · Republic 5764 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
6:15 AM → 7:46 AM1h 35m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
86%
chance on time
On time (history)
94%
Cancelled
5.2%
Avg arrival delay
3 min
- Arrived on time 94% of the time (146 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 5.2% of the time (8 of 154).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 91% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 58%).
- Departs outside BOS's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 79% of its 196 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 146 flights
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#4 · United 283
8:00 AM → 9:29 AM1h 29m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
85%
chance on time
On time (history)
100%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
0 min
- Arrived on time 100% of the time (8 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 91% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 58%).
- Departs outside BOS's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 79% of its 196 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (8 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 8 flights
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#5 · United 2394
10:05 AM → 11:30 AM1h 25m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
84%
chance on time
On time (history)
90%
Cancelled
3.6%
Avg arrival delay
10 min
- Arrived on time 90% of the time (186 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.6% of the time (7 of 193).
- Departs outside BOS's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 79% of its 196 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 186 flights
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#6 · United 1307
8:30 AM → 9:59 AM1h 29m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-29.
83%
chance on time
On time (history)
88%
Cancelled
2.1%
Avg arrival delay
10 min
- Arrived on time 88% of the time (143 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 91% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 58%).
- Departs outside BOS's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 79% of its 196 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 143 flights
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#7 · United 1053
3:32 PM → 5:05 PM1h 33m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as United 1844; its record covers all of them.
77%
chance on time
On time (history)
86%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
18 min
- Arrived on time 86% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
- Departs inside BOS's trouble window: 79% of its 196 ground stops and delay programs started between noon and 6 PM.
- Lands inside EWR's trouble window: 65% of its 259 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
Limited track record · 44 flights
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#8 · United 676
2:40 PM → 4:12 PM1h 32m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
75%
chance on time
On time (history)
91%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
3 min
- Arrived on time 91% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside BOS's trouble window: 79% of its 196 ground stops and delay programs started between noon and 6 PM.
- Lands inside EWR's trouble window: 65% of its 259 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- Short track record (11 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 11 flights
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#9 · United 2213
11:27 AM → 12:52 PM1h 25m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
74%
chance on time
On time (history)
82%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
11 min
- Arrived on time 82% of the time (39 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 39 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside BOS's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 79% of its 196 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (39 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 39 flights
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#10 · United 533
12:07 PM → 1:29 PM1h 22m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-03-27.
69%
chance on time
On time (history)
74%
Cancelled
5.0%
Avg arrival delay
35 min
- Arrived on time 74% of the time (19 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside BOS's trouble window: 79% of its 196 ground stops and delay programs started between noon and 6 PM.
- Lands inside EWR's trouble window: 65% of its 259 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- Short track record (19 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 19 flights
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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

United Airlines73%
2,671 flights · 75% on time as flown · 3.4% cancel
Republic Airways (sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express)68%
1,182 flights · 72% on time as flown · 6.2% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

Before 9 AM91%
1,238 flights · avg delay 6 min
9 AM to noon85%
535 flights · avg delay 11 min
Noon to 3 PM66%
722 flights · avg delay 27 min
3 to 6 PM59%
650 flights · avg delay 35 min
6 to 9 PM58%
660 flights · avg delay 39 min

Best day: Tuesday (82%). Worst: Thursday (73%).

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On time by month

All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.

What delays this route

Air traffic control and airport volume47%
Late-arriving aircraft34%
Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)15%
Severe weather3%

Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.

Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure

BOS to EWR questions

What time of day is best to fly BOS to EWR?: Before 9 AM: 91% of flights arrived on time, against 58% for departures 6 to 9 PM. Later flights inherit delays from earlier ones, so the first departures of the day usually run best.
Which airline is most on time from BOS to EWR?: United, with a season-adjusted 73% chance of operating and arriving on time over 2,671 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
What is the worst month for delays on BOS to EWR?: July (64% on time); the best was January (86%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
Is this a prediction for my flight?: No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.

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