Syracuse (SYR) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Syracuse (SYR) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 300 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 53% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 53%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 46 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.9%
- Flights/day
- 0.82
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 13m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,197 mi
Best airline from SYR to FLL
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue Airwaysmost reliable | 77% | 28 min | 3.7% | 107 |
| Allegiant Air | 45% | 52 min | 1.2% | 322 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SYR to FLL
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (76% on-time); avoid 11 a.m. departures (32%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 57% | 35 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 64% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 61% | 32 min |
| Thursday | 48% | 57 min |
| Friday | 61% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 57% | 39 min |
| Sunday | 44% | 74 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft37%
- Airline operations36%
- National airspace system24%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SYR to FLL delayed?
- 47% of SYR–FLL 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 46 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SYR to FLL?
- JetBlue Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 77%, based on 107 flights. 2 airlines flew SYR–FLL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SYR to FLL?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (76% on-time), while departures around 11 a.m. have the worst (32%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SYR to FLL?
- The scheduled SYR–FLL flight time averages 3h 13m over 1,197 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 47% of the time.
- How often are SYR to FLL flights cancelled?
- 1.9% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for SYR to FLL?
- Wednesday flights have the best record at 61% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 44%.
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Based on 429 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.