Is a 1h 15m Layover Enough at BOS?
Boston Logan International — Boston
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Risky — 25% miss rate
It's risky — a 1 hour and 15 minutes layover at BOS gives you about a 25% chance of missing your connection.
25%
Miss Rate
77%
On-Time Rate
75m
Avg Delay
Why 75 Minutes Is Risky at BOS
A 75-minute connection at BOS is risky. Based on delay patterns, roughly 25% 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
+Comfortable buffer: Your 75-minute layover is well above the 50-minute minimum
−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 75-minute layover gives you 25 minutes of buffer above the 50-minute domestic minimum. That's a reasonable buffer, but winter weather or afternoon delays can still cause problems.
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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