Route on-time record

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

Boston (Boston Logan International Airport) to Raleigh/Durham (Raleigh-Durham International Airport). 2,811 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 76% arrived within 15 minutes and 2.1% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Delta 2066 at 6:30 AM.

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BOS → RDU

Boston to Raleigh/Durham: 2,811 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

76%

Cancelled

2.1%

avg delay 19 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

87% on time vs 56% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Republic

78% chance on time

Check BOS to RDU fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $147 (JetBlue 2383 on 2026-10-19). 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 · Delta 2066
6:30 AM → 8:41 AM2h 07m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
88%
chance on time
On time (history)
90%
Cancelled
2.9%
Avg arrival delay
10 min
- Arrived on time 90% of the time (271 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 87% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 56%).
- Departs outside BOS's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 79% of its 196 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 271 flights
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#2 · Delta 2118
10:00 AM → 12:10 PM2h 07m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
87%
chance on time
On time (history)
89%
Cancelled
2.4%
Avg arrival delay
12 min
- Arrived on time 89% of the time (286 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).
- Lands inside RDU's trouble window: 57% of its 14 ground stops and delay programs started between 11 AM and 5 PM.
Strong track record · 286 flights
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#3 · JetBlue 1883
6:00 AM → 8:08 AM2h 08m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
84%
chance on time
On time (history)
86%
Cancelled
3.0%
Avg arrival delay
8 min
- Arrived on time 86% of the time (258 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.0% of the time (8 of 266).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 87% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 56%).
- Departs outside BOS's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 79% of its 196 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 258 flights
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#4 · Delta 2283
1:20 PM → 3:27 PM2h 06m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
82%
chance on time
On time (history)
83%
Cancelled
0.8%
Avg arrival delay
12 min
- Arrived on time 83% of the time (245 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 RDU's trouble window: 57% of its 14 ground stops and delay programs started between 11 AM and 5 PM.
Strong track record · 245 flights
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#5 · JetBlue 2283
12:28 PM → 2:34 PM2h 06m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
79%
chance on time
On time (history)
81%
Cancelled
2.3%
Avg arrival delay
13 min
- Arrived on time 81% of the time (295 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 RDU's trouble window: 57% of its 14 ground stops and delay programs started between 11 AM and 5 PM.
Strong track record · 295 flights
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#6 · JetBlue 1183
1:29 PM → 3:35 PM2h 06m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
77%
chance on time
On time (history)
82%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
7 min
- Arrived on time 82% 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 RDU's trouble window: 57% of its 14 ground stops and delay programs started between 11 AM and 5 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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#7 · Frontier 3057
12:56 PM → 3:11 PM2h 12m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-30.
76%
chance on time
On time (history)
76%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
13 min
- Arrived on time 76% of the time (150 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 151 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 RDU's trouble window: 57% of its 14 ground stops and delay programs started between 11 AM and 5 PM.
Moderate track record · 150 flights
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#8 · Delta 2782
3:10 PM → 5:25 PM2h 14m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
71%
chance on time
On time (history)
71%
Cancelled
2.1%
Avg arrival delay
23 min
- Arrived on time 71% of the time (319 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.
Strong track record · 319 flights
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#9 · JetBlue 2783
4:20 PM → 6:28 PM2h 08m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
61%
chance on time
On time (history)
62%
Cancelled
2.2%
Avg arrival delay
27 min
- Arrived on time 62% of the time (263 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.
- 53% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Strong track record · 263 flights
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#10 · JetBlue 783
9:50 PM → 11:55 PM2h 06m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
54%
chance on time
On time (history)
53%
Cancelled
1.4%
Avg arrival delay
34 min
- Arrived on time 53% of the time (143 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).
- 59% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Moderate track record · 143 flights
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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

Republic Airways (sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express)78%
136 flights · 82% on time as flown · 2.8% cancel
Delta Air Lines76%
1,439 flights · 78% on time as flown · 2.1% cancel
Frontier Airlines75%
151 flights · 76% on time as flown · 1.0% cancel
JetBlue72%
1,085 flights · 73% on time as flown · 2.2% cancel

On time by departure time

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

Before 9 AM87%
693 flights · avg delay 10 min
9 AM to noon86%
452 flights · avg delay 11 min
Noon to 3 PM83%
531 flights · avg delay 12 min
3 to 6 PM68%
634 flights · avg delay 25 min
6 to 9 PM56%
428 flights · avg delay 38 min

Best day: Wednesday (82%). Worst: Sunday (72%).

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 aircraft48%
Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)37%
Air traffic control and airport volume13%
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 RDU questions

What time of day is best to fly BOS to RDU?: Before 9 AM: 87% of flights arrived on time, against 56% 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 RDU?: Republic, with a season-adjusted 78% chance of operating and arriving on time over 136 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 RDU?: August (69% on time); the best was November (83%), 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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