Syracuse (SYR) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Syracuse (SYR) to New York (LGA) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 207 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 78% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.9%
- Flights/day
- 0.57
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 17m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 198 mi
Best airline from SYR to LGA
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 91% | 7 min | 0.4% | 227 |
| Republic Airways | 74% | 16 min | 4.1% | 413 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 73% | 24 min | 3.3% | 276 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SYR to LGA
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (65%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 15 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 23 min |
| Friday | 74% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 22 min |
| Sundaybest | 84% | 7 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft16%
- Airline operations41%
- National airspace system30%
- Weather13%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SYR to LGA delayed?
- 22% of SYR–LGA 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 LGA?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 91%, based on 227 flights. 3 airlines flew SYR–LGA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SYR to LGA?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (65%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SYR to LGA?
- The scheduled SYR–LGA flight time averages 1h 17m over 198 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are SYR to LGA flights cancelled?
- 2.9% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from SYR to LGA?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 42% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 99%. If your dates are flexible, that 57-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 916 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.