Charlotte (CLT) to Syracuse (SYR): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Charlotte (CLT) to Syracuse (SYR) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2025, 85% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 55% — a 30-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 74% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (85% vs 63%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.5%
- Flights/day
- 3.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 53m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 603 mi
Best airline from CLT to SYR
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlinesmost reliable | 79% | 13 min | 2.1% | 188 |
| American Airlines | 74% | 19 min | 1.4% | 2,104 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLT to SYR
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (86% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (59%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 66% | 23 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 15 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 82% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 17 min |
| Friday | 70% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 69% | 26 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft46%
- Airline operations37%
- National airspace system8%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLT to SYR delayed?
- 26% of CLT–SYR flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CLT to SYR?
- PSA Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 79%, based on 188 flights. 2 airlines flew CLT–SYR frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CLT to SYR?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (59%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CLT to SYR?
- The scheduled CLT–SYR flight time averages 1h 53m over 603 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are CLT to SYR flights cancelled?
- 1.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from CLT to SYR?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 55% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 85%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,293 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.