Route on-time record

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

Boston (Boston Logan International Airport) to New York (John F. Kennedy International Airport). 5,756 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 75% arrived within 15 minutes and 4.4% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Republic 4401 at 6:30 AM.

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BOS → JFK

Boston to New York: 5,756 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

75%

Cancelled

4.4%

avg delay 19 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

91% on time vs 60% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

Delta

85% chance on time

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Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $101 (JetBlue 817 on 2026-10-24). Fares open on our travel partner (Aviasales). Pick the flight number you chose here.

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 · Republic 4401 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
6:30 AM → 8:00 AM1h 30m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
93%
chance on time
On time (history)
98%
Cancelled
1.5%
Avg arrival delay
2 min
- Arrived on time 98% of the time (131 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 91% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 60%).
- Departs outside BOS's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 79% of its 196 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 131 flights
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#2 · Republic 4566 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
6:00 AM → 7:19 AM1h 19m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-19.
89%
chance on time
On time (history)
93%
Cancelled
2.0%
Avg arrival delay
5 min
- Arrived on time 93% of the time (248 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 91% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 60%).
- Departs outside BOS's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 79% of its 196 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 248 flights
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#3 · Delta 2611
6:00 AM → 7:25 AM1h 25m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
89%
chance on time
On time (history)
91%
Cancelled
2.6%
Avg arrival delay
6 min
- Arrived on time 91% of the time (340 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 91% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 60%).
- Departs outside BOS's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 79% of its 196 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 340 flights
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#4 · JetBlue 2917
5:20 AM → 6:34 AM1h 14m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as JetBlue 117; its record covers all of them.
84%
chance on time
On time (history)
88%
Cancelled
3.4%
Avg arrival delay
6 min
- Arrived on time 88% of the time (227 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.4% of the time (8 of 235).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 91% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 60%).
- Departs outside BOS's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 79% of its 196 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 227 flights
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#5 · Republic 5720 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
9:05 AM → 10:28 AM1h 23m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
84%
chance on time
On time (history)
87%
Cancelled
1.9%
Avg arrival delay
7 min
- Arrived on time 87% of the time (357 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside BOS's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 79% of its 196 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 357 flights
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#6 · JetBlue 417
11:40 AM → 12:59 PM1h 18m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
83%
chance on time
On time (history)
86%
Cancelled
3.0%
Avg arrival delay
10 min
- Arrived on time 86% of the time (322 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.0% of the time (10 of 332).
- Departs outside BOS's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 79% of its 196 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 322 flights
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#7 · Republic 4366 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
11:22 AM → 12:49 PM1h 27m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
79%
chance on time
On time (history)
100%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
1 min
- Arrived on time 100% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside BOS's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 79% of its 196 ground stops and delay programs started).
- 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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#8 · JetBlue 217
7:45 AM → 9:05 AM1h 27m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
78%
chance on time
On time (history)
79%
Cancelled
1.8%
Avg arrival delay
12 min
- Arrived on time 79% of the time (167 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 91% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 60%).
- Departs outside BOS's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 79% of its 196 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 167 flights
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#9 · Republic 4721 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
11:34 AM → 12:59 PM1h 25m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
75%
chance on time
On time (history)
78%
Cancelled
2.9%
Avg arrival delay
15 min
- Arrived on time 78% of the time (300 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside BOS's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 79% of its 196 ground stops and delay programs started).
- 54% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Strong track record · 300 flights
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#10 · JetBlue 1117
8:30 PM → 9:55 PM1h 25m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
75%
chance on time
On time (history)
81%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
11 min
- Arrived on time 81% of the time (154 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 154 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside BOS's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 79% of its 196 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 154 flights
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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

Delta Air Lines85%
368 flights · 90% on time as flown · 3.2% cancel
JetBlue71%
2,472 flights · 74% on time as flown · 4.0% cancel
Republic Airways (sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express)71%
2,915 flights · 74% on time as flown · 5.0% cancel

On time by departure time

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

Before 9 AM91%
1,512 flights · avg delay 5 min
9 AM to noon85%
1,050 flights · avg delay 11 min
Noon to 3 PM71%
993 flights · avg delay 22 min
3 to 6 PM60%
1,127 flights · avg delay 34 min
6 to 9 PM61%
1,008 flights · avg delay 30 min

Best day: Tuesday (80%). Worst: Sunday (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

Late-arriving aircraft38%
Air traffic control and airport volume37%
Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)22%
Severe weather2%

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 JFK questions

What time of day is best to fly BOS to JFK?: Before 9 AM: 91% of flights arrived on time, against 60% for departures 3 to 6 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 JFK?: Delta, with a season-adjusted 85% chance of operating and arriving on time over 368 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 JFK?: July (68% on time); the best was November (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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