Is a 45-Minute Layover Enough at BOS?
Boston Logan International — Boston
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High Risk — 55% miss rate
Probably not — a 45 minutes layover at BOS means roughly a 55% chance of missing your flight.
55%
Miss Rate
77%
On-Time Rate
75m
Avg Delay
Why 45 Minutes Is High Risk at BOS
A 45-minute connection at BOS is very risky. There's roughly a 55% chance you'll miss your connecting flight. We strongly recommend at least 137 minutes, or consider booking a direct flight.
·Airport reliability: BOS has a 77% on-time rate
−Below minimum connection time: BOS requires at least 50 minutes for domestic connections. You have 45.
−High average delay: When flights are late at BOS, the average delay is 75 minutes
−Long taxi times: Planes at BOS typically sit on the runway for 20 minutes before takeoff
Minimum Connection Time at BOS
50m
Domestic
120m
International
Your 45-minute layover is 5 minutes below the domestic minimum. Even without any delays, you may not have enough time to reach your gate.
Terminal Transfers at BOS
How to transfer: Free shuttle buses between terminals; some airside connections between adjacent terminals
Transfer time: 10-20 minutes between terminals
!TSA re-screening: Required for some terminal changes — Most terminal changes require exiting security and re-screening. Terminals B and C have a post-security connector. International arrivals in Terminal E must re-clear security for domestic connections.
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What to Do Instead
- →Look for itineraries with 137+ minute layovers at BOS
- →Consider a direct flight if available
- →Book both legs on the same ticket (airline must rebook you if you miss the connection)
- →Choose an early morning first leg — morning flights are delayed less often
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