69% of flights from Louisville to Boston arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. The noon departures ran on time 73% of the time; the 4 p.m. ones 62%. Most reliable airline: Delta Air Lines (70%). 15% 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 SDF → BOS: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 46% of the time. About 1 in 8 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 142 three hours or more; 2.1% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early69%
- 15–30 min late7.9%
- 30–60 min late8.3%
- 1–2 hours late9.0%
- 2–3 hours late2.4%
- 3+ hours late0.7%
- Diverted0.3%
- Cancelled2.1%
Share of all 709 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 | 360 | 68% | 1.4% | −6 min | 12.8% | +65 min | Envoy 62%, Republic Airways 38% |
| Delta Air Lines | 349 | 70% | 2.9% | −5 min | 11.5% | +74 min | Republic Airways 99%, Delta Air Lines 1% |
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 SDF). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | American Airlines | Delta Air Lines |
|---|---|---|
| noon | — | 73% |
| 1 p.m. | 55% | — |
| 4 p.m. | — | 56% |
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: November (86%). Worst: September (61%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 106 | 71% | 4.7% |
| Tuesday | 104 | 64% | 3.9% |
| Wednesday | 102 | 67% | 1.0% |
| Thursday | 101 | 70% | 1.0% |
| Friday | 103 | 74% | 0.0% |
| Saturday | 90 | — | — |
| Sunday | 103 | 59% | 2.9% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: air traffic/airport 7 · weather 5 · airline 3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL 5615 | 1:15 p.m. | 227 | 75% | 3.1% | −6 min | Republic Airways |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 | 4 | 0% | 0 |
| May 3, 2026 | 4 | 25% | 0 |
Questions
How often are flights from SDF to BOS on time?
69% of 709 scheduled flights from Louisville, KY to Boston, MA arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 2.1% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly SDF to BOS?
Flights scheduled to leave at noon were the most reliable (73% on time). The 4 p.m. departures were the least (62%).
Which airline is most on time from SDF to BOS?
Delta Air Lines: 70% of its 349 flights on the route arrived on time. American Airlines: 68%.
What month has the most delays from SDF to BOS?
September (61% on time). The best month is November (86%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- BOS → SDF (return)
- Louisville Muhammad Ali (SDF) delays by hour
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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.