Best Time to Fly JFK to SYR: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
John F. Kennedy International → Syracuse Hancock International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 71.9% of New York (JFK) to Syracuse (SYR) flights arrived on time (511 scheduled flights). That is 5.7 points below the national average of 77.6%.
Republic Airways was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 81.7%, while JetBlue trailed at 69.6%.
October has been the best month (94% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (70%).
5.3% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
JFK to SYR on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airways | 81.7% | 67 min | 1.1% | 94 |
| JetBlue | 69.6% | 67 min | 6.2% | 417 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly JFK to SYR
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,575 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 89.6% | 0.7% | 145 |
| 9am–10am | 82.8% | 0.0% | 199 |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 24 | |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 21 | |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 3 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 87.3% | 1.6% | 193 |
| 3pm–4pm | 65.9% | 12.0% | 50 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 13 | |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 20 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 73.0% | 1.1% | 90 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 12 | |
| 8pm–9pm | 76.7% | 0.0% | 30 |
| 9pm–10pm | 69.0% | 5.8% | 137 |
| 10pm–11pm | 71.2% | 5.2% | 637 |
| 11pm–12am | Limited data | 1 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on JFK to SYR
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 65.0% | -14.0 pts | 0.0% | 40 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 61.1% | -17.9 pts | 5.3% | 95 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 58.2% | -20.8 pts | 13.6% | 169 |
| All other days | 79.0% | — | 2.0% | 1,271 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).