Best Time to Fly BOS to PIT: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Logan International → Pittsburgh International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,156 flights were scheduled from Boston (BOS) to Pittsburgh (PIT) in the last 12 months, and 78.0% of those that flew arrived on time, in line with the US average of 77.6%.
Republic Airways was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 80.6%, while JetBlue trailed at 74.9%.
November has been the best month (85% on time) and Thursday the weakest day of the week (75%).
3.0% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
BOS to PIT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airways | 80.6% | 68 min | 2.8% | 1,153 |
| JetBlue | 74.9% | 71 min | 3.2% | 1,003 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly BOS to PIT
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,401 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4am–5am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 6am–7am | 88.7% | 2.1% | 145 |
| 7am–8am | 90.1% | 1.5% | 338 |
| 8am–9am | 89.6% | 1.3% | 704 |
| 9am–10am | 85.4% | 0.7% | 146 |
| 10am–11am | 81.9% | 2.8% | 108 |
| 11am–12pm | 89.8% | 0.3% | 286 |
| 12pm–1pm | 85.0% | 1.5% | 135 |
| 1pm–2pm | 82.2% | 0.6% | 181 |
| 2pm–3pm | 81.7% | 1.3% | 299 |
| 3pm–4pm | 76.0% | 2.7% | 402 |
| 4pm–5pm | 72.7% | 4.0% | 328 |
| 5pm–6pm | 69.8% | 3.2% | 185 |
| 6pm–7pm | 66.7% | 2.6% | 152 |
| 7pm–8pm | 71.8% | 0.5% | 203 |
| 8pm–9pm | 63.5% | 4.5% | 550 |
| 9pm–10pm | 71.6% | 3.0% | 232 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 6 | |
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 PIT
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) | 83.2% | +2.7 pts | 0.0% | 89 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 73.1% | -7.3 pts | 3.2% | 124 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 74.8% | -5.6 pts | 5.0% | 886 |
| All other days | 80.4% | — | 1.4% | 3,302 |
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).