Best Time to Fly SYR to JFK: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Syracuse Hancock International → John F. Kennedy International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
510 flights were scheduled from Syracuse (SYR) to New York (JFK) in the last 12 months, and 80.9% of those that flew arrived on time, 3.3 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Republic Airways was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 84.6%, while JetBlue trailed at 80.0%.
May has been the best month (96% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (76%).
5.5% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
SYR to JFK 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 | 84.6% | 94 min | 2.1% | 93 |
| JetBlue | 80.0% | 81 min | 6.2% | 417 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SYR to JFK
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,575 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 89.7% | 2.7% | 259 |
| 6am–7am | 82.9% | 4.4% | 342 |
| 7am–8am | 82.4% | 3.7% | 272 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 27 | |
| 10am–11am | 93.7% | 1.4% | 145 |
| 11am–12pm | 81.5% | 0.6% | 174 |
| 12pm–1pm | 62.1% | 3.3% | 60 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 22 | |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 6 | |
| 3pm–4pm | 86.4% | 0.0% | 88 |
| 4pm–5pm | 83.8% | 5.7% | 105 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 12 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 64.1% | 13.3% | 45 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 17 | |
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 JFK
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% | -19.3 pts | 0.0% | 40 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 66.3% | -18.1 pts | 5.3% | 94 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 84.9% | +0.6 pts | 13.6% | 169 |
| All other days | 84.3% | — | 2.0% | 1,272 |
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).