Syracuse (SYR) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Syracuse (SYR) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 236 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 52% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 52%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 42 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Flights/day
- 0.65
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 13m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,197 mi
Best airline from SYR to FLL
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue Airwaysmost reliable | 82% | 29 min | 3.1% | 64 |
| Allegiant Air | 46% | 45 min | 1.0% | 294 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SYR to FLL
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (73% on-time); avoid 11 a.m. departures (28%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 51% | 37 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 64% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 59% | 33 min |
| Thursday | 47% | 47 min |
| Friday | 59% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 57% | 40 min |
| Sunday | 46% | 63 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft36%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system29%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SYR to FLL delayed?
- 48% of SYR–FLL 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 42 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SYR to FLL?
- JetBlue Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 64 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 (73% on-time), while departures around 11 a.m. have the worst (28%). 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 48% of the time.
- How often are SYR to FLL flights cancelled?
- 1.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for SYR to FLL?
- Friday flights have the best record at 59% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 46%.
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Based on 358 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.