Washington (DCA) to Syracuse (SYR): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Washington (DCA) to Syracuse (SYR) has an unusually high scrub rate — 5.4% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 69% land on time, below the national average of 78%. American Airlines has been the safer pick, arriving on time 77% of the time.
- On-time
- 69%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 5.4%
- Flights/day
- 2.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 24m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 298 mi
Best airline from DCA to SYR
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 77% | 17 min | 2.2% | 365 |
| Republic Airways | 74% | 17 min | 4.5% | 418 |
| PSA Airlines | 66% | 25 min | 6.3% | 1,278 |
| Envoy Air | 64% | 35 min | 7.0% | 214 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DCA to SYR
Aim for departures around 8 p.m. (90% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (56%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 67% | 23 min |
| Tuesday | 74% | 21 min |
| Wednesday | 66% | 25 min |
| Thursday | 65% | 32 min |
| Friday | 63% | 25 min |
| Saturdaybest | 81% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 21 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft61%
- Airline operations24%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DCA to SYR delayed?
- 31% of DCA–SYR flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 23 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DCA to SYR?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 77%, based on 365 flights. 4 airlines flew DCA–SYR frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DCA to SYR?
- Departures around 8 p.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (56%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DCA to SYR?
- The scheduled DCA–SYR flight time averages 1h 24m over 298 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 31% of the time.
- How often are DCA to SYR flights cancelled?
- 5.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from DCA to SYR?
- February 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 49% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 40-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,275 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.