New York (LGA) to Syracuse (SYR): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
New York (LGA) to Syracuse (SYR) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 153 departures over the past year, roughly 3 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: 3.3% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.42
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 22m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 198 mi
Best airline from LGA to SYR
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 91% | 6 min | 0.4% | 263 |
| Republic Airways | 78% | 13 min | 3.6% | 359 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 72% | 37 min | 5.3% | 319 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGA to SYR
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (72%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 13 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 87% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 41 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 20 min |
| Friday | 76% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 86% | 9 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 13 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft18%
- Airline operations55%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather16%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LGA to SYR delayed?
- 20% of LGA–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 LGA to SYR?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 91%, based on 263 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 (93% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (72%). 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 20% of the time.
- How often are LGA to SYR flights cancelled?
- 3.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — 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 941 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.