Best Time to Fly SYR to DEN: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Syracuse Hancock International → Denver International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
476 flights were scheduled from Syracuse (SYR) to Denver (DEN) in the last 12 months, and 74.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 3.6 points below the US average of 77.6%.
United Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Monday was the most reliable day (80% on time) and December the worst month (60%).
The cancellation rate was 1.1% (US average 1.8%).
SYR to DEN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 74.0% | 68 min | 1.1% | 476 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SYR to DEN
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 884 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 74.4% | 3.7% | 81 |
| 8am–9am | 83.0% | 0.5% | 648 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 59.3% | 0.0% | 137 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 6 | |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 8 | |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 3 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on SYR to DEN
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) | Limited data | 14 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 63.3% | -17.6 pts | 0.0% | 30 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 75.0% | -5.9 pts | 0.5% | 211 |
| All other days | 80.9% | — | 0.8% | 629 |
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).