Flights Akron → Boston
CAK → BOS
Route overview
The flight route operates between Akron and Boston, utilizing a Boeing 717 aircraft. The airport in Akron, which has been open since 1946, connects to the bustling Logan International Airport in Boston, serving over 36 million passengers annually.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Akron (CAK) → Boston (BOS) route is operated by Southwest Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 13/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Boston the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Akron the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Boston: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Akron (CAK) to Boston (BOS) heads east for about 881 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 31m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Akron the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into Boston it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines (WN) | 73% | 6 min | 3.1% |
Airlines operating CAK-BOS
Airports
Frequently asked questions about CAK-BOS
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The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Southwest Airlines.
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US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
