54% of flights from Wilmington to Boston arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. Most reliable airline: American Airlines (56%). 22% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for ILM → BOS: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 39% of the time. About 1 in 5 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 36 three hours or more; 2.3% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early54%
- 15–30 min late8.9%
- 30–60 min late15%
- 1–2 hours late11%
- 2–3 hours late5.4%
- 3+ hours late2.8%
- Diverted0.2%
- Cancelled2.3%
Share of all 429 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 209 | 56% | 3.4% | +5 min | 17.2% | +66 min | Republic Airways 70%, Envoy 30% |
| JetBlue | 180 | 47% | 1.1% | +17 min | 23.3% | +103 min | JetBlue |
| Delta Air Lines | 40 | — | — | — | — | — | Republic Airways |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at ILM). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: June (66%). Worst: July (59%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 57 | — | — |
| Tuesday | 55 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 56 | — | — |
| Thursday | 56 | — | — |
| Friday | 57 | — | — |
| Saturday | 84 | — | — |
| Sunday | 64 | — | — |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: air traffic/airport 6 · weather 3 · airline 1
Month by month
Not enough months with data to draw a trend.
Flight numbers on this route
Regular flights with at least 120 scheduled trips in the past year. Sorted by departure time.
| Flight | Departs | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 1290 | 4:49 p.m. | 180 | 47% | 1.1% | +17 min | JetBlue |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| May 30, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Aug 8, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 1 |
| Sep 7, 2025 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Jul 18, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 2 |
Questions
How often are flights from ILM to BOS on time?
54% of 429 scheduled flights from Wilmington, NC to Boston, MA arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 2.3% were cancelled.
Which airline is most on time from ILM to BOS?
American Airlines: 56% of its 209 flights on the route arrived on time. JetBlue: 47%.
What month has the most delays from ILM to BOS?
July (59% on time). The best month is June (66%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- BOS → ILM (return)
- Wilmington (ILM) delays by hour
- Flights into Boston Logan (BOS)
- American Airlines on-time record
- JetBlue on-time record
- Delta Air Lines on-time record
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.