Newark (EWR) to Syracuse (SYR): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Newark (EWR) to Syracuse (SYR) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 270 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 80% arrived on time. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 7.4% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 7.4%
- Flights/day
- 0.74
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 21m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 194 mi
Best airline from EWR to SYR
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 83% | 11 min | 8.0% | 753 |
| United Airlines | 59% | 24 min | 2.4% | 85 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from EWR to SYR
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (70%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 11 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 86% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 85% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 17 min |
| Friday | 74% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 7 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 12 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft51%
- Airline operations24%
- National airspace system19%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from EWR to SYR delayed?
- 20% of EWR–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 12 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from EWR to SYR?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 753 flights. 2 airlines flew EWR–SYR frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from EWR to SYR?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 9 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 EWR to SYR?
- The scheduled EWR–SYR flight time averages 1h 21m over 194 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are EWR to SYR flights cancelled?
- 7.4% 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 EWR to SYR?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 59% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 37-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 838 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.