Syracuse (SYR) to Philadelphia (PHL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Syracuse (SYR) to Philadelphia (PHL) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 128 departures over the past year, roughly 2 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 86% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 3.1% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 86%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.1%
- Flights/day
- 0.35
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 12m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 228 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SYR to PHL
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 12 p.m. departures (68%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 87% | 8 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 17 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 92% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 87% | 18 min |
| Friday | 82% | 40 min |
| Saturday | 85% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 84% | 18 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft28%
- Airline operations60%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SYR to PHL delayed?
- 14% of SYR–PHL 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 18 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SYR to PHL?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 12 p.m. have the worst (68%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SYR to PHL?
- The scheduled SYR–PHL flight time averages 1h 12m over 228 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 14% of the time.
- How often are SYR to PHL flights cancelled?
- 3.1% 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 day of the week is most reliable for SYR to PHL?
- Wednesday flights have the best record at 92% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Friday trails at 82%.
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Based on 326 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.