Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Syracuse (SYR): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Syracuse (SYR) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 235 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 69% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 69%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Flights/day
- 0.64
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 7m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,197 mi
Best airline from FLL to SYR
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue Airwaysmost reliable | 81% | 11 min | 1.6% | 64 |
| Allegiant Air | 66% | 21 min | 0.7% | 293 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from FLL to SYR
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (41%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 62% | 21 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 6 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 85% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 61% | 23 min |
| Friday | 81% | 6 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 60% | 30 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft34%
- Airline operations22%
- National airspace system35%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from FLL to SYR delayed?
- 31% of FLL–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 FLL to SYR?
- JetBlue Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 64 flights. 2 airlines flew FLL–SYR frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from FLL to SYR?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 1 p.m. have the worst (41%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from FLL to SYR?
- The scheduled FLL–SYR flight time averages 3h 7m over 1,197 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 31% of the time.
- How often are FLL to SYR flights cancelled?
- 0.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for FLL to SYR?
- Friday flights have the best record at 81% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 60%.
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Based on 357 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.