Best Time to Fly BOS to ILM: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Logan International → Wilmington International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
433 flights were scheduled from Boston (BOS) to Wilmington (ILM) in the last 12 months, and 81.7% of those that flew arrived on time, 4.0 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Envoy Air was the most punctual of the 3 airlines on the route at 85.0%, while JetBlue trailed at 77.2%.
April has been the best month (92% on time) and Friday the weakest day of the week (81%).
0.5% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
BOS to ILM on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Air | 85.0% | 40 min | 0.0% | 93 |
| Republic Airways | 84.8% | 40 min | 1.2% | 160 |
| JetBlue | 77.2% | 70 min | 0.0% | 180 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly BOS to ILM
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 785 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 8 | |
| 8am–9am | 88.4% | 0.8% | 130 |
| 9am–10am | 88.2% | 1.4% | 146 |
| 10am–11am | 87.0% | 0.0% | 285 |
| 11am–12pm | 86.2% | 0.8% | 117 |
| 12pm–1pm | 86.5% | 2.6% | 38 |
| 1pm–2pm | 53.9% | 0.0% | 52 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 6 | |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 2 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on BOS to ILM
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 81.6% | -5.1 pts | 1.5% | 265 |
| All other days | 86.7% | — | 0.2% | 520 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).