Philadelphia (PHL) to Syracuse (SYR): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Philadelphia (PHL) to Syracuse (SYR) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 184 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 70% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 8.3% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 70%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 28 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 8.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.50
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 20m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 228 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHL to SYR
Departure time makes little difference on this route — on-time rates stay within a few points across the day.
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 69% | 29 min |
| Tuesday | 70% | 20 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 77% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 66% | 52 min |
| Friday | 61% | 26 min |
| Saturday | 68% | 29 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 28 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft54%
- Airline operations24%
- National airspace system16%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHL to SYR delayed?
- 30% of PHL–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 28 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHL to SYR?
- Departures around 8 p.m. have the best record (70% on-time), while departures around 10 a.m. have the worst (68%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PHL to SYR?
- The scheduled PHL–SYR flight time averages 1h 20m over 228 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 30% of the time.
- How often are PHL to SYR flights cancelled?
- 8.3% 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 day of the week is most reliable for PHL to SYR?
- Wednesday flights have the best record at 77% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Friday trails at 61%.
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Based on 350 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.