Detroit (DTW) to Syracuse (SYR): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
When you fly DTW to SYR matters as much as anything else about the booking: the route swung from 97% on-time in April 2026 to just 56% in January 2026. Across the full period the route averages 78% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Flights/day
- 1.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 24m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 374 mi
Best airline from DTW to SYR
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 84% | 9 min | 4.1% | 147 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 78% | 17 min | 0.0% | 887 |
| Delta Air Lines | 76% | 17 min | 1.2% | 691 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DTW to SYR
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (70%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 81% | 13 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 15 min |
| Friday | 76% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 69% | 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 aircraft13%
- Airline operations66%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather12%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DTW to SYR delayed?
- 22% of DTW–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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DTW to SYR?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 147 flights. 3 airlines flew DTW–SYR frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DTW to SYR?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (70%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DTW to SYR?
- The scheduled DTW–SYR flight time averages 1h 24m over 374 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are DTW to SYR flights cancelled?
- 0.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from DTW to SYR?
- January 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 56% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 41-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,753 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.