Syracuse (SYR) to Washington (DCA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The biggest risk when flying SYR to DCA isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 4.9% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 72% 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
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 28 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.9%
- 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 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 82% | 10 min | 1.3% | 160 |
| Republic Airways | 76% | 19 min | 3.1% | 488 |
| American Airlines | 75% | 21 min | 2.0% | 395 |
| PSA Airlines | 67% | 36 min | 7.2% | 1,158 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SYR to DCA
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (86% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (39%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 32 min |
| Tuesday | 71% | 19 min |
| Wednesday | 71% | 31 min |
| Thursday | 70% | 29 min |
| Friday | 67% | 35 min |
| Saturdaybest | 83% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 30 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft46%
- Airline operations25%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather12%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SYR to DCA delayed?
- 28% of SYR–DCA 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.
- Which airline is most reliable from SYR to DCA?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 160 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 (86% 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 28% of the time.
- How often are SYR to DCA flights cancelled?
- 4.9% 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 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 2,201 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.