New York (JFK) to Syracuse (SYR): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on JFK–SYR: 3.8% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 75% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Endeavor Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 84% of the time.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.8%
- Flights/day
- 1.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 25m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 209 mi
Best airline from JFK 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% | 11 min | 5.1% | 428 |
| Republic Airways | 82% | 11 min | 1.8% | 278 |
| JetBlue Airways | 69% | 21 min | 3.7% | 993 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from JFK to SYR
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (67%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 16 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 79% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 16 min |
| Friday | 75% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 72% | 21 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 aircraft44%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system19%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from JFK to SYR delayed?
- 25% of JFK–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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from JFK to SYR?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 428 flights. 3 airlines flew JFK–SYR frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from JFK to SYR?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (67%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from JFK to SYR?
- The scheduled JFK–SYR flight time averages 1h 25m over 209 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are JFK to SYR flights cancelled?
- 3.8% 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 JFK to SYR?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 37% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 59-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,699 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.