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Route · DTW → SYR · 2020–2025 BTS data

Detroit to Syracuse

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DTW to SYR (Detroit to Syracuse) ranks #1914 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

85.7%
On-time
+6.7 pts
vs US avg
74 min
Delay when late
6,598
Flights
#1914 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.6%

Best Month

Jul 2024 90%

Worst Month

Jan 2024 64%

Distance

374 mi

Carriers

19

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 42 13 1 0 DL,OO
Nov 2025 35 8 1 0 OO,DL
Oct 2025 38 6 0 0 OO,YX,DL
Sep 2025 30 5 0 0 DL
Aug 2025 55 10 0 0 OO,YX,DL
Jul 2025 57 18 0 0 OO,DL
Jun 2025 57 11 0 0 DL,OO
May 2025 56 10 0 0 OO,DL
Apr 2025 59 13 1 0 DL,OO
Mar 2025 56 15 0 0 OO,YX,DL
Feb 2025 42 9 0 0 OO,YX,DL
Jan 2025 67 23 0 1 OO,YX,DL
Dec 2024 107 32 0 0 DL,OO
Nov 2024 105 31 0 0 OO,DL,9E
Oct 2024 115 17 0 0 OO,DL,9E
Sep 2024 111 13 0 0 OO,9E,DL
Aug 2024 116 24 3 0 9E,OO
Jul 2024 114 11 3 0 9E,OO
Jun 2024 114 19 0 0 9E,OO
May 2024 119 21 0 0 9E,OO
Apr 2024 116 14 1 0 9E,DL,OO
Mar 2024 112 11 0 0 9E,DL,OO,YX
Feb 2024 85 10 0 0 9E,DL,YX
Jan 2024 87 31 2 0 9E,DL

DTW–SYR seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (90.3%) · weakest: January (76.0%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 82.2%

Strongest calendar month

October

90.3% on-time · ~93 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~101 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

January

76.0% on-time · ~94 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.6%

12 of 1,895 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 1,895 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

DTW - Detroit

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Detroit, MI.

DTW 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 DTW and SYR side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare DTW vs SYR

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among DTW's stronger departures

DTW → SYR posts a 85.7% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 34 of 94 BTS-tracked routes leaving Detroit. The same hub also shows 60 mid-band and 0 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #983 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About DTW to SYR

Detroit to Syracuse (DTW to SYR) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 85.7% on-time rate across 6,598 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 74.1 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 374 miles and is served by 19 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 12 of 1,895 flights were cancelled (0.6%) and 1 diverted (0.1%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Jul 2024 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Jan 2024 came in at just 64% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DTW–SYR peaks in October at 90.3% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~101 flights per month) ; the softest month is January at 76.0%, a 14.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DTW to SYR rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DTW to SYR ranks #1914 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 DTW to SYR? ▼
Flights from Detroit to Syracuse have a 85.7% on-time rate based on 6,598 flights. The average delay is 74.1 minutes. The best recent month was Jul 2024 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DTW to SYR? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (12 of 1,895 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DTW to SYR? ▼
The flight distance from Detroit (DTW) to Syracuse (SYR) is approximately 374 miles. This route is served by 19 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DTW to SYR? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jul 2024 (90% on-time). The worst was Jan 2024 (64% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

DTW Airport

Detroit
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 DTW–SYR data

DTW–SYR runs 6.7 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare DTW and SYR airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DTW airport
  • If your dates flex, October (90.3% on-time) beats January (76.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 85.7% 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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