New York (LGA) to Syracuse (SYR): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
New York (LGA) to Syracuse (SYR) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 206 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 81% arrived on time. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 3.1% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.1%
- Flights/day
- 0.56
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 22m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 198 mi
Best airline from LGA to SYR
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 92% | 6 min | 0.4% | 227 |
| Republic Airways | 79% | 12 min | 3.6% | 412 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 75% | 33 min | 4.4% | 275 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGA to SYR
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (73%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 13 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 88% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 34 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 19 min |
| Friday | 78% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 84% | 9 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 10 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft21%
- Airline operations50%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather18%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LGA to SYR delayed?
- 19% of LGA–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 LGA to SYR?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 92%, based on 227 flights. 3 airlines flew LGA–SYR frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LGA to SYR?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (73%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LGA to SYR?
- The scheduled LGA–SYR flight time averages 1h 22m over 198 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are LGA to SYR flights cancelled?
- 3.1% 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 LGA to SYR?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 50% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 98%. If your dates are flexible, that 48-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 914 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.