Syracuse (SYR) to Newark (EWR): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Syracuse (SYR) to Newark (EWR) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.4% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 82% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.4%
- Flights/day
- 1.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 26m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 194 mi
Best airline from SYR to EWR
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 83% | 13 min | 3.7% | 828 |
| United Airlines | 77% | 11 min | 0.0% | 84 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SYR to EWR
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 12 p.m. departures (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 15 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 86% | 11 min |
| Thursdaybest | 86% | 11 min |
| Friday | 80% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 82% | 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 aircraft12%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system56%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SYR to EWR delayed?
- 18% of SYR–EWR 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 13 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SYR to EWR?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 828 flights. 2 airlines flew SYR–EWR frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SYR to EWR?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 12 p.m. have the worst (64%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SYR to EWR?
- The scheduled SYR–EWR flight time averages 1h 26m over 194 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are SYR to EWR flights cancelled?
- 3.4% 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 EWR?
- August 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 73% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 27-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 912 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.