Syracuse (SYR) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Syracuse (SYR) to New York (LGA) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 154 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 79% arrived on time. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 3% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.0%
- Flights/day
- 0.42
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 16m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 198 mi
Best airline from SYR to LGA
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 90% | 7 min | 0.4% | 263 |
| Republic Airways | 75% | 17 min | 4.2% | 360 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 75% | 23 min | 3.8% | 320 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SYR to LGA
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (88% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (66%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 15 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 24 min |
| Friday | 75% | 20 min |
| Saturdaybest | 84% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 83% | 8 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?
- 21% of SYR–LGA 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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SYR to LGA?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 90%, based on 263 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 12 p.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (66%). 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 16m over 198 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are SYR to LGA flights cancelled?
- 3% 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 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 943 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.