Best Time to Fly BOS to PBI: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Logan International → Palm Beach International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,153 flights were scheduled from Boston (BOS) to West Palm Beach/Palm Beach (PBI) in the last 12 months, and 65.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 12.1 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Delta Air Lines led with 69.4% on time and JetBlue was last with 64.1%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (73% on time) and December the worst month (53%).
The cancellation rate was 3.4% (US average 1.8%).
BOS to PBI 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 69.4% | 78 min | 2.9% | 561 |
| JetBlue | 64.1% | 69 min | 3.7% | 1,583 |
| American Airlines | Limited data | 9 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly BOS to PBI
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,462 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 6am–7am | 72.1% | 4.3% | 187 |
| 7am–8am | 81.2% | 3.0% | 832 |
| 8am–9am | 85.1% | 0.5% | 190 |
| 9am–10am | 74.5% | 4.7% | 193 |
| 10am–11am | 65.1% | 2.8% | 181 |
| 11am–12pm | 58.1% | 1.1% | 284 |
| 12pm–1pm | 78.2% | 1.8% | 169 |
| 1pm–2pm | 59.8% | 1.6% | 125 |
| 2pm–3pm | 61.1% | 2.0% | 341 |
| 3pm–4pm | 59.8% | 1.7% | 539 |
| 4pm–5pm | 56.0% | 1.8% | 495 |
| 5pm–6pm | 64.8% | 3.8% | 131 |
| 6pm–7pm | 68.5% | 1.4% | 146 |
| 7pm–8pm | 60.9% | 4.8% | 188 |
| 8pm–9pm | 57.9% | 2.1% | 381 |
| 9pm–10pm | 60.3% | 6.4% | 78 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 1 | |
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 PBI
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 63.6% | -5.5 pts | 3.9% | 103 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 45.3% | -23.8 pts | 3.0% | 263 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 62.4% | -6.7 pts | 6.3% | 540 |
| All other days | 69.1% | — | 1.8% | 3,556 |
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).