Best Time to Fly SYR to DTW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Syracuse Hancock International → Detroit Metro Wayne County
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
691 flights were scheduled from Syracuse (SYR) to Detroit (DTW) in the last 12 months, and 82.3% of those that flew arrived on time, 4.6 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 85.8%, while SkyWest Airlines trailed at 77.4%.
May has been the best month (97% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (81%).
1.2% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
SYR to DTW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 85.8% | 54 min | 1.9% | 365 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 77.4% | 91 min | 0.3% | 307 |
| Republic Airways | Limited data | 19 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SYR to DTW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,639 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 82.7% | 1.3% | 311 |
| 6am–7am | 89.8% | 1.2% | 418 |
| 9am–10am | 85.7% | 0.0% | 175 |
| 10am–11am | 97.9% | 0.0% | 95 |
| 12pm–1pm | 73.3% | 0.9% | 224 |
| 1pm–2pm | 79.8% | 0.0% | 163 |
| 5pm–6pm | 75.2% | 0.9% | 224 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 29 | |
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 DTW
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) | 58.1% | -25.6 pts | 0.0% | 31 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 73.5% | -10.1 pts | 1.4% | 69 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 86.4% | +2.8 pts | 0.8% | 357 |
| All other days | 83.6% | — | 0.8% | 1,182 |
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).