Flights Cancelled Around The US As Boston, New York, And Other Airports Report 321 Flight Cancellations And 2,189 Delays, Disrupting Travel

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September 2, 2026 2:43 AM |

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Flight cancellations spiked across the US today, with 2,189 delays and 321 cancellations reported. Major carriers including Republic, Endeavor Air, JetBlue, United, Southwest, American Airlines, and SkyWest are among those reporting flight disruptions, while passengers at several major airports are experiencing heavy delays and cancellations.

Key Insights From Today’s US Flight Activity

• Chicago O’Hare has recorded 262 delays and 48 cancellations.
• Boston Logan has recorded 247 delays and 60 cancellations.
• New York LaGuardia has recorded 148 delays and 98 cancellations.
• JFK is operating under a ground-delay program linked to thunderstorms, with an average delay of 113 minutes.
• EWR is also facing a ground delay linked to thunderstorms, with an average delay of 102 minutes.
• SFO has a ground delay averaging 50 minutes because of low ceilings.
• BOS has a ground delay averaging 97 minutes because of runway construction.
• LGA is experiencing departure delays averaging 30 minutes, with delays increasing.

US Airports Seeing the Greatest Flight Disruptions

Chicago O’Hare

Chicago O’Hare has recorded 262 delays and 48 cancellations today, making it one of the most affected airports in the US.

Boston Logan

Boston Logan has recorded 247 delays and 60 cancellations. The airport is also operating with a ground delay averaging 97 minutes because of runway construction.

LaGuardia

LaGuardia has reported 148 delays and 98 cancellations. A departure-delay program, with average delays at 30 minutes and increasing due to traffic-management initiatives and weather.

Newark Liberty

Newark Liberty has recorded 147 delays and 16 cancellations. A ground delay is in effect, with an average delay of 102 minutes because of thunderstorms.

John F. Kennedy

John F. Kennedy has reported 146 delays and 70 cancellations. Its ground-delay program is associated with thunderstorms and carries an average delay of 113 minutes.

San Francisco

San Francisco has recorded 135 delays and five cancellations. A ground delay averaging 50 minutes is associated with low ceilings.

Reagan National

Reagan National has recorded 94 delays and 18 cancellations today.

San Diego

San Diego has recorded 77 delays and three cancellations. A ground delay is producing an average delay of 32 minutes because of airport volume.

Charlotte/Douglas

Charlotte/Douglas has recorded 56 delays and 10 cancellations today.

Orlando

Orlando has reported 56 delays and 10 cancellations, adding to the disruption affecting travelers across several major US hubs.

Which Airlines Are Recording the Most Disruptions?

Republic

Republic has recorded 80 cancellations and 114 delays, putting it among the carriers with the highest cancellation counts.

Endeavor Air

Endeavor Air has also recorded 80 cancellations, alongside 50 delays. Its cancellation count is tied with Republic.

JetBlue

JetBlue has reported 46 cancellations and 143 delays. The carrier’s delay count is among the higher figures recorded by the airlines.

United

United has recorded 27 cancellations and 235 delays, giving it one of the highest delay totals among the carriers included.

Southwest

Southwest has reported one cancellation and 229 delays. Its cancellation count is comparatively low, while its delay total remains high.

American Airlines

American Airlines has recorded 17 cancellations and 225 delays today.

SkyWest

SkyWest has reported 16 cancellations and 205 delays, placing it among the airlines with substantial delay activity.

Steps Travelers Can Take When Flights Are Cancelled

• Check the airline’s app, website, or airport information before leaving for the airport.
• Contact the airline promptly to ask about rebooking options.
• Check whether the airline offers an alternative flight to the same destination.
• Review baggage arrangements if the itinerary changes.
• Keep confirmation numbers and receipts for expenses associated with the disruption.
• Allow additional time at the airport if the replacement flight is departing later.

Factors Behind Today’s Flight Cancellations

Flight cancellations can result from several operational factors affecting an airline or airport. Weather conditions can reduce airport capacity, while thunderstorms, low ceilings, and changing conditions can affect departure and arrival schedules.

Traffic-management measures can also restrict the number of aircraft moving through a particular area. Airport volume, runway construction, aircraft positioning, crew availability, and other operational requirements may further influence schedules.

Because these factors can overlap, a cancellation at one airport may also affect aircraft and crew rotations at another location later in the day.

A Closer Look at US Flight Disruptions

Today’s activity is affecting several of the US’s busiest aviation centers. Chicago O’Hare has recorded 262 delays and 48 cancellations, while Boston Logan has reported 247 delays and 60 cancellations. LaGuardia has also seen notable activity, with 148 delays and 98 cancellations.

New York-area travelers are facing additional scheduling pressure at JFK, where thunderstorms have contributed to a ground delay averaging 113 minutes, and Newark Liberty, where the average ground delay is 102 minutes. LaGuardia is experiencing departure delays averaging 30 minutes, with the situation described as increasing.

Further west, San Francisco has a 50-minute average ground delay associated with low ceilings, while San Diego is experiencing a 32-minute average delay connected to airport volume.

Among the airlines, United has recorded 235 delays, followed by Southwest with 229 and American Airlines with 225. SkyWest has reported 205 delays, while JetBlue has recorded 143. On the cancellation side, Republic and Endeavor Air have each recorded 80 cancellations, followed by JetBlue with 46.

The combination of weather-related restrictions, airport operating conditions, traffic-management measures, and normal airline operational requirements is contributing to changing schedules across major US travel hubs. Travelers flying through Boston Logan, JFK, Newark Liberty, LaGuardia, Chicago O’Hare, and San Francisco may therefore encounter changes to departure times or itineraries as operations continue.

Yesterday also saw significant flight cancellations. Read our earlier coverage here.

The data has been extensively curated by our editorial team using real-time aviation figures recorded on 1 September 2026 at 2:21 pm ET USA

Primary Source: FlightAware.

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Note: Real-time flight-tracking figures reflect active airspace and operational data. Minor variations may occur when compared with information displayed at individual airport terminals or airline departure gates.

Travellers are advised to check directly with their respective airlines and airports for the latest flight status, schedule changes and operational updates.