Route on-time record
SYR to EWR: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
Syracuse (Syracuse Hancock International Airport) to Newark (Newark Liberty International Airport). 371 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 78% arrived within 15 minutes and 3.5% were cancelled.
Flying on a specific date? We’ll adjust for the month, the weekday and the forecast.
SYR → EWR
Syracuse to Newark: 371 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
78%
Cancelled
3.5%
avg delay 17 min
Best time to leave
Before 9 AM
86% on time vs 70% 9 AM to noon
Most reliable airline
Republic
76% 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.
None of this route’s recently flown flight numbers operated on that weekday. Try another date, or see the airlines and times below.
Airlines on this route
Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.
- Republic Airways (sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express)76%
334 flights · 79% on time as flown · 3.8% cancel
- United Airlines72%
37 flights · 68% on time as flown · 2.8% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM86%
201 flights · avg delay 12 min
- 9 AM to noon70%
152 flights · avg delay 22 min
Best day: Wednesday (85%). Worst: Monday (80%).
Smarter routing
Nearby airports that run more on time
SYR → JFK 77% chance on time
Syracuse Hancock International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport · 510 flights a year · 21 mi from your airports · yours: 75%
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.
What delays this route
- Air traffic control and airport volume55%
- Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)31%
- Late-arriving aircraft13%
- Severe weather2%
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 EWR questions
- What time of day is best to fly SYR to EWR?
- Before 9 AM: 86% of flights arrived on time, against 70% for departures 9 AM to noon. Later flights inherit delays from earlier ones, so the first departures of the day usually run best.
- Which airline is most on time from SYR to EWR?
- Republic, with a season-adjusted 76% chance of operating and arriving on time over 334 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 EWR?
- December (76% on time); the best was March (89%), 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.
More routes from SYR
- EWR to SYR (return)
- SYR to ORD 74%
- SYR to ATL 83%
- SYR to CLT 80%
- SYR to DCA 69%
- SYR to MCO 73%
- SYR to DTW 85%
- SYR to JFK 81%
- SYR to DEN 75%
- SYR to BOS 80%
- SYR to DFW 79%
Live status: FAA delays and ground stops