New York to Boston — airline reliability comparison
Republic Airways is the most reliable airline on the JFK to BOS route with a 82% on-time rate, compared to SkyWest Airlines at 68%. Based on 9,558 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic AirwaysYXBest | 82% | 3.4% | 72m | 9,558 |
| Delta Air LinesDL | 72% | 1.6% | 92m | 1,577 |
| JetBlue AirwaysB6 | 70% | 3.2% | 79m | 9,206 |
| SkyWest AirlinesOOWorst | 68% | 3.5% | 93m | 418 |
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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.