Syracuse (SYR) to New York (JFK): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying SYR to JFK isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.9% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 82% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%. Endeavor Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 89% of the time.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.9%
- Flights/day
- 1.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 20m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 209 mi
Best airline from SYR to JFK
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 89% | 13 min | 5.1% | 429 |
| Republic Airways | 86% | 16 min | 1.8% | 277 |
| JetBlue Airways | 78% | 18 min | 3.9% | 993 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SYR to JFK
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 12 p.m. departures (62%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 85% | 13 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 13 min |
| Thursdaybest | 85% | 9 min |
| Friday | 83% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 23 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 24 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft30%
- Airline operations41%
- National airspace system22%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SYR to JFK delayed?
- 18% of SYR–JFK 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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SYR to JFK?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 89%, based on 429 flights. 3 airlines flew SYR–JFK frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SYR to JFK?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 12 p.m. have the worst (62%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SYR to JFK?
- The scheduled SYR–JFK flight time averages 1h 20m over 209 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are SYR to JFK flights cancelled?
- 3.9% 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 JFK?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 56% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 44-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,699 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.