LGA (New York) to BOS (Boston) flights arrive on time 78% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is JetBlue Airways at 81%. The average delay is 74 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by air traffic and busy airspace.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated July 2026.LGA → BOS
LGA (New York) to BOS (Boston)
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This route is on time most of the time. About 78% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by air traffic and busy airspace.
Accurate?
Airlines are roughly equal on this route — JetBlue Airways leads slightly at 81% vs Delta Air Lines at 77%.
Airline Comparison
JetBlue Airways leads at 81% on time; Delta Air Lines trails at 77%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from LGA
77% on timeExpect ~22 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. LGA has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~5 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
LGA cancels 3.4% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.
Arriving at BOS
77% on timeWhen flights into BOS are late, the average delay is 74 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at BOS: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated July 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.