BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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DCA→SYR

Washington, DC (DCA) to Syracuse, NY (SYR) flight delay odds

64.2% of 1,029 official scheduled DCA-to-SYR flights arrived on time; 21.0% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 5.3% were cancelled during July 2025–June 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics · Reporting window: July 2025–June 2026 · Updated September 16, 2026

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALHigher disruption
64.2%arrived on time
21.0%30+ min late
5.3%cancelled
1,029scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late11.3%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late4.9%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.2%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+16.6 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for DCA to SYR?

Among qualifying DCA-to-SYR departure window results, Late morning had the highest on-time rate: 77.7% of 364 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 54.1% across 316 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Late morning36477.7%12.6%2.7%
Afternoon31654.1%28.5%6.0%
Evening5259.6%25.0%7.7%
Night29759.3%22.6%7.4%

Which weekday was most reliable for DCA to SYR?

Among qualifying DCA-to-SYR weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 73.2% of 112 flights. Wednesday was lowest at 58.8% across 153 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday15361.4%19.6%7.2%
Tuesday15771.3%17.8%4.5%
Wednesday15358.8%24.2%5.2%
Thursday15060.0%26.7%2.7%
Friday15261.2%23.7%3.9%
Saturday11273.2%15.2%3.6%
Sunday15265.8%18.4%9.9%

Which airline was most reliable for DCA to SYR?

Among qualifying DCA-to-SYR airline results, American Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 70.1% of 221 flights. Envoy Air was lowest at 50.6% across 89 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
PSA Airlines54163.8%22.0%5.5%
American Airlines22170.1%19.5%2.7%
Republic Airways17865.2%19.1%6.2%
Envoy Air8950.6%22.5%9.0%

Which month was most reliable for DCA to SYR?

Among qualifying DCA-to-SYR month results, May 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 75.8% of 91 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 45.5% across 88 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20258845.5%29.5%14.8%
August 20259270.7%12.0%4.3%
September 20258675.6%18.6%1.2%
October 20258863.6%23.9%0.0%
November 20258567.1%11.8%3.5%
December 20257360.3%28.8%5.5%
January 20268354.2%25.3%12.0%
February 20268053.8%33.8%6.2%
March 20268868.2%18.2%5.7%
April 20268974.2%16.9%0.0%
May 20269175.8%12.1%2.2%
June 20268659.3%24.4%9.3%

What drove DCA to SYR delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded DCA-to-SYR delay category, accounting for 66.3% of 22,291 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline19.7%
Late aircraft66.3%
National airspace10.8%
Weather3.1%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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