Which airline is most reliable for AVL (Asheville) to BOS (Boston)?

The most reliable airline on the AVL to BOS route is Allegiant Air, with an on-time arrival rate of 94%.

How often are flights delayed from AVL to BOS?

About 17% of flights from AVL to BOS experience delays. 83% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on AVL to BOS flights?

When flights from AVL to BOS are delayed, the average delay is approximately 78 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a AVL to BOS flight?

With 83% of AVL to BOS flights arriving on time and an average delay of 78 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at BOS is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

AVL → BOS

AVL (Asheville) to BOS (Boston)

AVL (Asheville) to BOS (Boston) flights arrive on time 83% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Allegiant Air at 94%. The average delay is 78 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 83% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

Allegiant Air is significantly more reliable on this route at 94% on time vs JetBlue Airways at 65%.

Airline Comparison

Allegiant Air leads at 94% on time; JetBlue Airways trails at 65%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from AVL

78% on time

Expect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. AVL has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~21 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

AVL cancels 2.1% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.

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Arriving at BOS

77% on time

When flights into BOS are late, the average delay is 75 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at BOS: TSA is ~33 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.