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

Detroit, MI (DTW) to Syracuse, NY (SYR) flight delay odds

76.1% of 628 official scheduled DTW-to-SYR flights arrived on time; 15.1% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.1% 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 SIGNALGenerally reliable
76.1%arrived on time
15.1%30+ min late
1.1%cancelled
628scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late8.4%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.0%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.2%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+8.8 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for DTW to SYR?

Among qualifying DTW-to-SYR departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 93.6% of 94 flights. Late morning was lowest at 66.3% across 101 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning9493.6%2.1%0.0%
Late morning10166.3%25.7%0.0%
Afternoon7074.3%17.1%0.0%
Night36374.7%15.2%1.9%

Which weekday was most reliable for DTW to SYR?

Among qualifying DTW-to-SYR weekday results, Thursday had the highest on-time rate: 82.6% of 86 flights. Sunday was lowest at 63.0% across 92 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday8876.1%13.6%1.1%
Tuesday9281.5%12.0%0.0%
Wednesday8873.9%21.6%0.0%
Thursday8682.6%11.6%0.0%
Friday8478.6%14.3%1.2%
Saturday9877.6%15.3%1.0%
Sunday9263.0%17.4%4.3%

Which airline was most reliable for DTW to SYR?

Among qualifying DTW-to-SYR airline results, SkyWest Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 77.5% of 244 flights. Delta Air Lines was lowest at 74.5% across 365 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Delta Air Lines36574.5%15.3%1.9%
SkyWest Airlines24477.5%15.6%0.0%
Republic Airways1989.5%5.3%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for DTW to SYR?

Among qualifying DTW-to-SYR month results, May 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 92.7% of 55 flights. January 2026 was lowest at 54.4% across 79 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20255768.4%17.5%0.0%
August 20255581.8%14.5%0.0%
September 20253083.3%3.3%0.0%
October 20253884.2%7.9%0.0%
November 20253574.3%11.4%2.9%
December 20254266.7%21.4%2.4%
January 20267954.4%36.7%2.5%
February 20266275.8%17.7%0.0%
March 20263871.1%23.7%0.0%
April 20263290.6%3.1%6.2%
May 20265592.7%3.6%0.0%
June 202610581.9%7.6%1.0%

What drove DTW to SYR delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded DTW-to-SYR delay category, accounting for 60.8% of 10,297 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline60.8%
Late aircraft11.0%
National airspace10.9%
Weather17.3%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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