Boston to New York — airline reliability comparison
Delta Air Lines is the most reliable airline on the BOS to LGA route with a 86% on-time rate, compared to JetBlue Airways at 80%. Based on 2,196 flights tracked.
This route involves weather-prone airports and high-congestion airports, which can affect reliability regardless of airline.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.| Airline | On-Time % | Cancel % | Avg Delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air LinesDLBest | 86% | 2.6% | 115m | 2,196 |
| Republic AirwaysYX | 82% | 4.1% | 70m | 18,086 |
| American AirlinesAA | 81% | 1.1% | 99m | 718 |
| JetBlue AirwaysB6Worst | 80% | 3.2% | 74m | 6,350 |
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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.