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Route · CLT → SYR · 2020–2025 BTS data

Charlotte to Syracuse

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), CLT to SYR (Charlotte to Syracuse) ranks #1918 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

79.6%
On-time
+0.6 pts
vs US avg
68 min
Delay when late
6,585
Flights
#1918 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.1%

Best Month

Sep 2025 85%

Worst Month

May 2024 55%

Distance

603 mi

Carriers

9

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 87 23 0 0 AA
Nov 2025 87 20 0 0 AA
Oct 2025 110 21 0 0 AA
Sep 2025 98 15 0 0 OH,AA
Aug 2025 102 22 1 1 AA,OH
Jul 2025 90 29 2 1 AA,OH
Jun 2025 90 24 2 0 AA,OH
May 2025 93 18 0 0 AA
Apr 2025 90 21 0 0 AA
Mar 2025 89 26 1 0 AA
Feb 2025 82 17 2 0 AA
Jan 2025 93 17 4 1 AA
Dec 2024 91 24 0 0 AA,OH
Nov 2024 83 22 0 0 AA
Oct 2024 113 29 0 0 AA
Sep 2024 108 29 2 0 OH,AA
Aug 2024 119 36 3 0 AA,OH
Jul 2024 122 52 4 1 AA,MQ,OH
Jun 2024 116 32 3 1 AA,OH
May 2024 94 42 0 0 AA
Apr 2024 90 26 0 0 AA
Mar 2024 93 23 0 0 AA,OH
Feb 2024 87 21 0 1 AA,OH
Jan 2024 93 30 2 0 AA,OH

CLT–SYR seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (86.4%) · weakest: July (66.1%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 81.6%

Strongest calendar month

September

86.4% on-time · ~93 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~100 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

66.1% on-time · ~98 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.1%

26 of 2,320 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

6 of 2,320 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

CLT - Charlotte

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Charlotte, NC.

CLT on-time profile

SYR - Syracuse

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Syracuse, NY.

SYR on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See CLT and SYR side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare CLT vs SYR

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among CLT departures

From CLT, this corridor sits with 116 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 129 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (5 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 8 below 75%). Destination: Syracuse · fleet on-time rank #3296 of 4927.

What the Data Says About CLT to SYR

6,585 tracked flights put the CLT to SYR pairing (Charlotte to Syracuse) at a 79.6% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 68.3 minutes on average. Across the 603-mile route and its 9 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.1% cancelled and 0.3% diverted (2,320 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 85% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 55% - a 29-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, CLT–SYR peaks in September at 86.4% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~100 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 66.1%, a 20.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does CLT to SYR rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, CLT to SYR ranks #1918 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from CLT to SYR? ▼
Flights from Charlotte to Syracuse have a 79.6% on-time rate based on 6,585 flights. The average delay is 68.3 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 85% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CLT to SYR? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (26 of 2,320 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CLT to SYR? ▼
The flight distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Syracuse (SYR) is approximately 603 miles. This route is served by 9 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CLT to SYR? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (85% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (55% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

CLT Airport

Charlotte
SYR Airport

Syracuse
Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using CLT–SYR data

CLT–SYR is mid-pack at 79.6% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare CLT and SYR airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. CLT airport
  • If your dates flex, September (86.4% on-time) beats July (66.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 79.6% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

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