BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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BOS→MSY

Boston, MA (BOS) to New Orleans, LA (MSY) flight delay odds

75.3% of 855 official scheduled BOS-to-MSY flights arrived on time; 14.9% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.5% were cancelled during July 2025–June 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics · Reporting window: July 2025–June 2026 · Updated September 16, 2026

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALGenerally reliable
75.3%arrived on time
14.9%30+ min late
1.5%cancelled
855scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late8.3%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.4%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+8.0 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for BOS to MSY?

Among qualifying BOS-to-MSY departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 90.3% of 134 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 59.1% across 137 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning13490.3%3.7%0.7%
Late morning55176.8%12.9%1.8%
Afternoon13759.1%30.7%1.5%

Which weekday was most reliable for BOS to MSY?

Among qualifying BOS-to-MSY weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 82.7% of 110 flights. Thursday was lowest at 68.5% across 130 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday12772.4%18.9%3.9%
Tuesday11081.8%6.4%3.6%
Wednesday11082.7%9.1%0.9%
Thursday13068.5%21.5%0.0%
Friday13270.5%18.2%0.0%
Saturday11581.7%10.4%0.0%
Sunday13172.5%16.8%2.3%

Which airline was most reliable for BOS to MSY?

Among qualifying BOS-to-MSY airline results, Delta Air Lines had the highest on-time rate: 82.1% of 374 flights. JetBlue Airways was lowest at 70.3% across 471 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
JetBlue Airways47170.3%20.2%1.1%
Delta Air Lines37482.1%7.8%2.1%
Spirit Airlines862.5%25.0%0.0%
American Airlines250.0%50.0%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for BOS to MSY?

Among qualifying BOS-to-MSY month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 90.0% of 60 flights. January 2026 was lowest at 57.8% across 64 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20256269.4%21.0%0.0%
August 20255472.2%24.1%0.0%
September 20256090.0%8.3%1.7%
October 20259783.5%7.2%0.0%
November 20258081.2%11.2%0.0%
December 20257458.1%24.3%2.7%
January 20266457.8%18.8%6.2%
February 20267065.7%22.9%7.1%
March 20267977.2%15.2%1.3%
April 20267884.6%9.0%0.0%
May 20267780.5%10.4%0.0%
June 20266078.3%11.7%0.0%

What drove BOS to MSY delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded BOS-to-MSY delay category, accounting for 37.5% of 14,934 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline29.3%
Late aircraft37.5%
National airspace29.3%
Weather3.7%
Security0.1%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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