Flight Check

Is a 1-Hour Layover Enough at BOS?

Boston Logan International — Boston

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Risky — 21% miss rate

It's risky — a 1 hour layover at BOS gives you about a 21% chance of missing your connection.

21%
Miss Rate
77%
On-Time Rate
75m
Avg Delay

Why 60 Minutes Is Risky at BOS

A 60-minute connection at BOS is risky. Based on delay patterns, roughly 21% of travelers on connections like this would miss their flight. We recommend at least 137 minutes.

·Airport reliability: BOS has a 77% on-time rate
−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 60-minute layover gives you 10 minutes of buffer above the 50-minute domestic minimum. That's a thin margin — any moderate delay could eat it up.

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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