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

Dallas/Fort Worth, TX (DFW) to Boston, MA (BOS) flight delay odds

64.8% of 3,744 official scheduled DFW-to-BOS flights arrived on time; 22.6% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 3.2% 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 SIGNALVariable
64.8%arrived on time
22.6%30+ min late
3.2%cancelled
3,744scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late13.2%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late5.1%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.2%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+18.3 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for DFW to BOS?

Among qualifying DFW-to-BOS departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 81.8% of 969 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 53.5% across 1,059 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning96981.8%9.3%2.3%
Late morning68668.7%19.4%2.3%
Afternoon1,05953.5%32.4%2.5%
Evening1,03057.7%27.1%5.3%

Which weekday was most reliable for DFW to BOS?

Among qualifying DFW-to-BOS weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 68.8% of 448 flights. Sunday was lowest at 59.3% across 553 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday55660.8%25.2%4.7%
Tuesday54367.0%21.4%2.2%
Wednesday52768.3%20.9%1.5%
Thursday55664.2%24.6%1.4%
Friday56166.0%20.1%3.2%
Saturday44868.8%20.3%3.8%
Sunday55359.3%25.0%5.6%

Which airline was most reliable for DFW to BOS?

Among qualifying DFW-to-BOS airline results, Delta Air Lines had the highest on-time rate: 75.4% of 861 flights. JetBlue Airways was lowest at 53.2% across 231 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
American Airlines2,63962.4%23.6%3.4%
Delta Air Lines86175.4%15.6%2.4%
JetBlue Airways23153.2%35.9%3.5%
Spirit Airlines1346.2%46.2%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for DFW to BOS?

Among qualifying DFW-to-BOS month results, March 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 76.6% of 273 flights. October 2025 was lowest at 49.1% across 350 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202536956.1%30.4%3.3%
August 202534663.0%27.2%1.4%
September 202531353.0%30.7%2.6%
October 202535049.1%36.3%1.1%
November 202529272.6%19.5%2.1%
December 202529075.2%16.9%1.4%
January 202628866.3%13.2%11.5%
February 202626171.3%14.9%5.4%
March 202627376.6%14.3%1.5%
April 202630272.8%16.9%1.0%
May 202632970.5%16.7%3.0%
June 202633158.6%26.6%5.1%

What drove DFW to BOS delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded DFW-to-BOS delay category, accounting for 40.1% of 90,928 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline28.9%
Late aircraft40.1%
National airspace25.1%
Weather5.9%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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