BOS (Boston) to ILM (Wilmington) flights arrive on time 87% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is JetBlue Airways at 88%. The average delay is 56 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated August 2026.BOS → ILM
BOS (Boston) to ILM (Wilmington)
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This route is usually on time. About 87% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Accurate?
Airlines are roughly equal on this route — JetBlue Airways leads slightly at 88% vs null at 87%.
Airline Comparison
JetBlue Airways leads at 88% on time; trails at 87%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from BOS
77% on timeExpect ~21 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. BOS has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~5 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at ILM
80% on timeWhen flights into ILM are late, the average delay is 75 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at ILM: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
ILM has a 2.9% cancellation rate — keep the airline app handy for rebooking.
Flight cancelled or delayed?
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Flying out of BOS? We'll brief you.
Delays, TSA, weather, gates — we'll let you know if something matters.
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Data last updated August 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.