Boston Logan (BOS) Airport: Stats & Tips

Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) is one of the busiest airports in the United States, ranking as the 16th largest airport in the country by passenger traffic. With nearly 200,000 departures annually and more than 41 million passengers in 2018 (an all-time high), Logan continues to play a critical role in both domestic and international travel. Roughly 18% of travelers are international, while 90% of all passengers are local origin and destination traffic, highlighting its importance for Boston-based flyers.

PreFlight BOS has consistently supported over 65,000 travel groups each year by providing off-airport parking solutions, with an average shuttle duration of only 7-12 minutes to and from the airport. Trust PreFlight to help you arrive at your flight reliably!

 

 

Airline Performance: January–August 2025

According to U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics data, three airlines stand out as the busiest for arrivals at BOS in 2025 so far. Here’s how they compare:

Airline	Total Flights	On-Time%	Delayed %	Canceled %
JetBlue	16,930	73.34%	25.19%	1.21%
Republic Airways	12,861	77.51%	20.56%	1.78%
Delta Airlines	9,969	76.19%	22.91%	0.62%

 

 

Overall Airport On-Time Performance

Across all carriers at Logan, this year's (Jan-Aug 2025) performance trends are in line with other major U.S. airports:

Reason	Chance of Flight Changes
On-Time Flights	77.29%
Delays Due to Weather	0.59%
Delays to Aircraft Arriving Late	5.62%
NAS (Air Traffic Control) Delays	8.05%
Cancellations	0.79%
Average Change of Delays (>15 Mins)	25%

 

 

Flight Volume at BOS

• Daily Flights: on average 1,176 departures
• Average Movements: around 2,561 flights per day when including arrivals and departures
• Peak Traffic Period: Evening (5 PM – 9 PM) experiences the most delays
• Lowest Delay Period: Morning (5 AM – 11:59 AM)

 

 

Delay Trends

Analysis of recent performance data shows seasonal and daily patterns:

• Most Delays: July
• Least Delays: November
• Average Delay Duration: 68 minutes
• Peak Delay Window: Evenings between 5 PM and 9 PM

For travelers, this means early morning departures are often the most reliable option to avoid extended delays.

 

 

Key Takeaways for Travelers

• Monitor Your Flight Live – Utilize a flight tracking apps to keep an eye on any updates prior to arriving at the airport.
• Best flying times: Morning flights generally experience fewer delays than those scheduled for the evening.
• Reach Out to Your Airline or Travel Agent Promptly – In the event of a delay or cancellation, acting swiftly will provide you with better rebooking alternatives.
• Familiarize Yourself with Airport Amenities – BOS provides real-time information through its website and mobile application.
• Use PreFlight Airport Parking to make your experience at the airport as seamless as possible. From arrival to departure, PreFlight has you covered with affordable rates and free shuttles!

 

 

 

Citations

• Flights. Bureau of Transportation Statistics. (n.d.-a). Flights 
• OT delay. BTS. (n.d.-a). OT_DelayCause 
• Passengers. Bureau of Transportation Statistics. (n.d.-b). Passengers 
• Performance. Bureau of Transportation Statistics. (n.d.-c). Performance
• Boston Logan International Airport / massachusetts port authority. Routes. (n.d.). port-authority 
• Flight Delay Predictor. (2025b, September 10). Boston (BOS) flight delays: New England Gateway & Tips. FlightDelayPredictor. flight-delays 
• Boston Logan International Airport Bos: Live Arrivals, Departures & Flight Status | Airportia. (n.d.-b).