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Route · SYR → JFK · 2020–2025 BTS data

Syracuse to New York

The SYR–JFK corridor (Syracuse, NY → New York, NY) runs ahead of the national average, served by 11 carriers across roughly 209 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

85%
On-time
+6 pts
vs US avg
90 min
Delay when late
6,913
Flights

Cancelled

3.4%

Best Month

Oct 2024 96%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 60%

Distance

209 mi

Carriers

11

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 62 25 5 0 YX,B6
Nov 2025 54 15 2 0 B6,YX
Oct 2025 38 3 2 0 B6,YX
Sep 2025 30 3 1 0 B6
Aug 2025 31 2 1 0 B6
Jul 2025 31 3 1 0 B6
Jun 2025 30 4 1 0 B6
May 2025 36 3 0 0 B6
Apr 2025 31 5 0 0 B6
Mar 2025 70 10 0 0 B6,YX
Feb 2025 85 21 3 0 B6,YX
Jan 2025 91 20 4 0 B6,YX
Dec 2024 133 32 0 0 9E,B6,YX
Nov 2024 135 17 0 0 YX,B6,9E
Oct 2024 153 6 0 0 B6,9E
Sep 2024 146 19 0 0 9E,B6
Aug 2024 124 29 17 0 B6,9E
Jul 2024 124 34 12 0 9E,B6
Jun 2024 120 20 10 0 9E,B6,OO
May 2024 124 14 0 0 9E,B6,OO
Apr 2024 112 12 2 1 9E,B6,OO
Mar 2024 124 15 2 0 9E,B6
Feb 2024 116 11 2 0 9E,B6
Jan 2024 122 19 8 0 9E,B6

Cancellation Rate

3.4%

73 of 2,122 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

1 of 2,122 flights

What the Data Says About SYR to JFK

Syracuse to New York (SYR to JFK) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 85% on-time rate across 6,913 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 89.5 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 209 miles and is served by 11 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 73 of 2,122 flights were cancelled (3.4%) and 1 diverted (0.0%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 96% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 60% - a 36-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from SYR to JFK?
Flights from Syracuse to New York have a 85% on-time rate based on 6,913 flights. The average delay is 89.5 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 96% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for SYR to JFK?
Over the last 24 months, 3.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (73 of 2,122 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from SYR to JFK?
The flight distance from Syracuse (SYR) to New York (JFK) is approximately 209 miles. This route is served by 11 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from SYR to JFK?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (96% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (60% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

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

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 Editorial

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