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Route on-time record

SYR to CLT: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

Syracuse (Syracuse Hancock International Airport) to Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport). 1,094 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 80% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.6% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was American 1235 at 6:00 AM.

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SYR → CLT

Syracuse to Charlotte: 1,094 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

80%

Cancelled

1.6%

avg delay 19 min

Best time to leave

Noon to 3 PM

83% on time vs 72% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

American

79% chance on time

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Most reliable nonstop flights

Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.

  1. #1 · American 1235

    6:00 AM → 8:19 AM2h 19m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 530; its record covers all of them.

    82%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    83%
    Cancelled
    1.6%
    Avg arrival delay
    17 min
    • Arrived on time 83% of the time (358 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).

    Strong track record · 358 flights

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  2. #2 · American 3080

    12:13 PM → 2:22 PM2h 09m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    80%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    89%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    3 min
    • Arrived on time 89% of the time (9 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Noon to 3 PM: 83% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 72%).
    • Lands inside CLT's trouble window: 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
    • Short track record (9 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 9 flights

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  3. #3 · American 2989

    2:04 PM → 4:16 PM2h 12m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.

    80%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    84%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    14 min
    • Arrived on time 84% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Noon to 3 PM: 83% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 72%).
    • Lands inside CLT's trouble window: 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.

    Limited track record · 44 flights

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  4. #4 · American 2987

    6:15 PM → 8:32 PM2h 17m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as American 3232; its record covers all of them.

    79%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    82%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    18 min
    • Arrived on time 82% of the time (66 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 66 scheduled flights.
    • 55% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Moderate track record · 66 flights

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  5. #5 · American 3233

    1:52 PM → 4:07 PM2h 15m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.

    76%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    69%
    Cancelled
    3.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    20 min
    • Arrived on time 69% of the time (29 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.3% of the time (1 of 30).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Noon to 3 PM: 83% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 72%).
    • Lands inside CLT's trouble window: 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.

    Limited track record · 29 flights

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  6. #6 · American 2759

    7:30 PM → 9:44 PM2h 14m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    75%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    64%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    147 min
    • Arrived on time 64% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Short track record (11 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 11 flights

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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • American Airlines79%

    1,003 flights · 80% on time as flown · 1.5% cancel

  • PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)79%

    91 flights · 80% on time as flown · 2.3% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

  • Before 9 AM83%

    364 flights · avg delay 17 min

  • 9 AM to noon82%

    98 flights · avg delay 12 min

  • Noon to 3 PM83%

    238 flights · avg delay 13 min

  • 3 to 6 PM72%

    217 flights · avg delay 27 min

  • 6 to 9 PM80%

    177 flights · avg delay 26 min

Best day: Tuesday (80%). Worst: Sunday (73%).

On time by month

All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.

J
75
F
78
M
77
A
86
M
78
J
73
J
59
A
73
S
84
O
84
N
79
D
79

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft43%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)39%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume10%
  • Severe weather8%

Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.

Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure

SYR to CLT questions

What time of day is best to fly SYR to CLT?
Noon to 3 PM: 83% of flights arrived on time, against 72% for departures 3 to 6 PM.
Which airline is most on time from SYR to CLT?
American, with a season-adjusted 79% chance of operating and arriving on time over 1,003 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
What is the worst month for delays on SYR to CLT?
July (59% on time); the best was April (86%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
Is this a prediction for my flight?
No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.

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