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Route · DEN → SYR · 2020–2025 BTS data

Denver to Syracuse

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DEN to SYR (Denver to Syracuse) ranks #3855 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

72.5%
On-time
-6.5 pts
vs US avg
61 min
Delay when late
1,960
Flights
#3855 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.6%

Best Month

Aug 2025 75%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 58%

Distance

1,492 mi

Carriers

7

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 31 10 0 0 UA
Nov 2025 30 5 0 0 UA
Oct 2025 31 6 0 0 UA
Sep 2025 54 16 0 0 UA
Aug 2025 57 14 0 0 UA
Jul 2025 53 22 0 0 UA
Jun 2025 34 14 0 0 UA
May 2025 31 18 0 0 UA
Apr 2025 30 9 0 0 UA
Mar 2025 31 8 0 0 UA
Jan 2025 31 10 0 1 UA
Dec 2024 31 3 0 0 UA
Nov 2024 30 5 0 0 UA
Oct 2024 31 5 0 0 UA
Sep 2024 32 8 0 0 UA,F9
Aug 2024 46 13 1 0 F9,UA
Jul 2024 49 18 2 0 F9,UA
Jun 2024 46 15 1 0 F9,UA
May 2024 45 13 0 0 F9,UA
Apr 2024 41 13 1 0 F9,UA
Mar 2024 31 12 0 0 UA
Jan 2024 31 4 0 0 UA
Dec 2023 36 8 0 0 UA,F9
Nov 2023 34 7 0 0 F9,UA

DEN–SYR seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (83.0%) · weakest: July (62.2%)

60%65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 77.5%

Strongest calendar month

October

83.0% on-time · ~34 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~46 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

62.2% on-time · ~46 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.6%

5 of 896 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 896 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Softer reliability from DEN

Among 168 routes leaving DEN, only 27 (including this one) clear below 75% on-time, while 8 stay ≥85% and 133 sit mid-band. Travelers comparing DEN options should weigh this 72.5% print against those peers · fleet on-time rank #4720 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DEN to SYR

On-time performance on the DEN to SYR pairing (Denver to Syracuse) trails a chunk of the network: 72.5% of 1,960 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 61.2-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 1,492 miles across 7 carriers. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 0.6% (5 of 896 flights), with 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Aug 2025 posted the strongest performance at 75% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 58% - a 17-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DEN–SYR peaks in October at 83.0% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~46 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 62.2%, a 20.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DEN to SYR rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DEN to SYR ranks #3855 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 DEN to SYR?
Flights from Denver to Syracuse have a 72.5% on-time rate based on 1,960 flights. The average delay is 61.2 minutes. The best recent month was Aug 2025 with 75% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DEN to SYR?
Over the last 24 months, 0.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (5 of 896 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DEN to SYR?
The flight distance from Denver (DEN) to Syracuse (SYR) is approximately 1,492 miles. This route is served by 7 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DEN to SYR?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Aug 2025 (75% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (58% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

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

Using DEN–SYR data

DEN–SYR sits 6.5 pts below the national 79% average; check the seasonal chart and airport profiles before treating the headline as typical.

  • Compare DEN and SYR airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DEN airport
  • If your dates flex, October (83.0% on-time) beats July (62.2%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 72.5% 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

Every figure on PlainFlights is rendered directly from BTS On-Time Performance data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates this specific route's on-time performance and monthly trend, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.