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Route · SYR → BWI · 2020–2025 BTS data

Syracuse to Baltimore

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), SYR to BWI (Syracuse to Baltimore) ranks #3361 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.7%
On-time
+5.7 pts
vs US avg
59 min
Delay when late
2,873
Flights
#3361 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.4%

Best Month

Feb 2024 94%

Worst Month

Aug 2022 67%

Distance

273 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Jul 2024 89 25 1 1 WN
Jun 2024 85 17 0 0 WN
May 2024 89 16 0 0 WN
Apr 2024 87 9 0 0 WN
Mar 2024 92 16 0 0 WN
Feb 2024 83 5 1 0 WN
Jan 2024 89 11 3 0 WN
Dec 2023 90 6 0 0 WN
Nov 2023 86 12 0 0 WN
Oct 2023 89 16 0 0 WN
Sep 2023 85 8 1 0 WN
Aug 2023 89 16 1 0 WN
Jul 2023 88 22 0 1 WN
Jun 2023 86 21 1 0 WN
May 2023 89 9 0 0 WN
Apr 2023 87 15 0 0 WN
Mar 2023 93 9 4 0 WN
Feb 2023 84 14 1 0 WN
Jan 2023 93 14 1 0 WN
Dec 2022 93 25 12 0 WN
Nov 2022 89 7 1 0 WN
Oct 2022 88 6 0 0 WN
Sep 2022 86 7 0 0 WN
Aug 2022 89 29 2 0 WN

SYR–BWI seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (91.2%) · weakest: August (74.7%)

70%75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 83.7%

Strongest calendar month

September

91.2% on-time · ~86 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~92 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

August

74.7% on-time · ~89 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.4%

29 of 2,118 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

2 of 2,118 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

SYR - Syracuse

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

SYR on-time profile

BWI - Baltimore

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Baltimore, MD.

BWI on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare SYR vs BWI

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among SYR departures

From SYR, this corridor sits with 10 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 15 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (4 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Baltimore · fleet on-time rank #1348 of 4927.

What the Data Says About SYR to BWI

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Syracuse to Baltimore (SYR to BWI) running a 84.7% on-time rate over 2,873 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 58.9 minutes. The 273-mile corridor is served by 1 carrier, and over the last 24 months 1.4% of 2,118 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 94% on-time, while Aug 2022 came in at just 67% - a 27-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, SYR–BWI peaks in September at 91.2% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~92 flights per month) ; the softest month is August at 74.7%, a 16.5-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does SYR to BWI rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, SYR to BWI ranks #3361 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 SYR to BWI? ▼
Flights from Syracuse to Baltimore have a 84.7% on-time rate based on 2,873 flights. The average delay is 58.9 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 94% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for SYR to BWI? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (29 of 2,118 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from SYR to BWI? ▼
The flight distance from Syracuse (SYR) to Baltimore (BWI) is approximately 273 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from SYR to BWI? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (94% on-time). The worst was Aug 2022 (67% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

SYR Airport

Syracuse
BWI Airport

Baltimore
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 SYR–BWI data

SYR–BWI runs 5.7 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare SYR and BWI airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. SYR airport
  • If your dates flex, September (91.2% on-time) beats August (74.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 84.7% 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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