Syracuse (SYR) to Washington (DCA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying SYR to DCA isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 5.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 70% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Envoy Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 82% of the time.
- On-time
- 70%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 30 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 5.5%
- Flights/day
- 2.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 30m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 298 mi
Best airline from SYR to DCA
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 82% | 9 min | 0.9% | 214 |
| Republic Airways | 75% | 21 min | 3.6% | 418 |
| American Airlines | 74% | 23 min | 2.2% | 365 |
| PSA Airlines | 65% | 38 min | 7.8% | 1,278 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SYR to DCA
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (85% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (39%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 31 min |
| Tuesday | 70% | 20 min |
| Wednesday | 69% | 32 min |
| Thursday | 67% | 37 min |
| Friday | 66% | 36 min |
| Saturdaybest | 81% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 34 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 operations25%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather13%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SYR to DCA delayed?
- 30% of SYR–DCA 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 30 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SYR to DCA?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 214 flights. 4 airlines flew SYR–DCA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SYR to DCA?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (85% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (39%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SYR to DCA?
- The scheduled SYR–DCA flight time averages 1h 30m over 298 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 30% of the time.
- How often are SYR to DCA flights cancelled?
- 5.5% 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 SYR to DCA?
- February 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 45% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 48-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,275 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.