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Route · SYR → DTW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Syracuse to Detroit

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), SYR to DTW (Syracuse to Detroit) ranks #1913 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

88.3%
On-time
+9.3 pts
vs US avg
101 min
Delay when late
6,599
Flights
#1913 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.7%

Best Month

Jul 2025 98%

Worst Month

Jan 2025 72%

Distance

374 mi

Carriers

18

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 42 16 1 0 DL,OO
Nov 2025 35 9 1 0 OO,DL
Oct 2025 38 1 0 0 DL,OO,YX
Sep 2025 30 0 0 0 DL
Aug 2025 55 2 0 0 OO,YX,DL
Jul 2025 57 1 0 0 OO,DL
Jun 2025 57 2 0 0 DL,OO
May 2025 56 3 0 0 OO,DL
Apr 2025 59 7 1 0 DL,OO
Mar 2025 56 13 0 0 OO,YX,DL
Feb 2025 42 9 0 0 OO,YX,DL
Jan 2025 67 19 1 0 DL,OO,YX
Dec 2024 107 29 0 0 DL,OO
Nov 2024 105 19 0 0 OO,9E,DL
Oct 2024 115 17 0 0 OO,DL,9E
Sep 2024 111 6 0 0 OO,9E,DL
Aug 2024 116 25 3 0 9E,OO
Jul 2024 114 13 3 0 9E,OO
Jun 2024 114 16 0 0 9E,OO
May 2024 119 20 0 0 9E,OO
Apr 2024 116 10 1 0 9E,DL,OO
Mar 2024 112 10 0 0 9E,DL,OO
Feb 2024 85 12 0 0 9E,DL,YX
Jan 2024 87 19 2 0 9E,DL

SYR–DTW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (93.6%) · weakest: January (81.5%)

80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 82.4%

Strongest calendar month

September

93.6% on-time · ~91 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~101 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

January

81.5% on-time · ~94 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.7%

13 of 1,895 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

0 of 1,895 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

DTW - Detroit

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

DTW on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare SYR vs DTW

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among SYR's stronger departures

SYR → DTW posts a 88.3% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 4 of 15 BTS-tracked routes leaving Syracuse. The same hub also shows 10 mid-band and 1 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #377 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About SYR to DTW

Syracuse to Detroit (SYR to DTW) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 88.3% on-time rate across 6,599 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 101.0 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 374 miles and is served by 18 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 13 of 1,895 flights were cancelled (0.7%) and 0 diverted (0.0%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Jul 2025 posted the strongest performance at 98% on-time, while Jan 2025 came in at just 72% - a 27-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, SYR–DTW peaks in September at 93.6% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~101 flights per month) ; the softest month is January at 81.5%, a 12.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does SYR to DTW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, SYR to DTW ranks #1913 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 DTW? ▼
Flights from Syracuse to Detroit have a 88.3% on-time rate based on 6,599 flights. The average delay is 101.0 minutes. The best recent month was Jul 2025 with 98% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for SYR to DTW? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (13 of 1,895 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from SYR to DTW? ▼
The flight distance from Syracuse (SYR) to Detroit (DTW) is approximately 374 miles. This route is served by 18 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from SYR to DTW? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jul 2025 (98% on-time). The worst was Jan 2025 (72% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

SYR Airport

Syracuse
DTW Airport

Detroit
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–DTW data

SYR–DTW runs 9.3 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 DTW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. SYR airport
  • If your dates flex, September (93.6% on-time) beats January (81.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 88.3% 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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