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

Chicago, IL (ORD) to Syracuse, NY (SYR) flight delay odds

72.5% of 2,189 official scheduled ORD-to-SYR flights arrived on time; 17.0% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 2.6% 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 SIGNALVariable
72.5%arrived on time
17.0%30+ min late
2.6%cancelled
2,189scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late10.3%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late4.1%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.2%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+12.0 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for ORD to SYR?

Among qualifying ORD-to-SYR departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 84.1% of 496 flights. Evening was lowest at 62.7% across 715 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning49684.1%10.3%1.0%
Late morning5678.6%14.3%0.0%
Afternoon91873.7%15.1%2.7%
Evening71562.7%24.2%3.6%

Which weekday was most reliable for ORD to SYR?

Among qualifying ORD-to-SYR weekday results, Thursday had the highest on-time rate: 75.6% of 320 flights. Sunday was lowest at 68.2% across 327 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday32668.7%21.8%3.4%
Tuesday31675.0%17.1%1.9%
Wednesday29874.2%18.1%1.0%
Thursday32075.6%13.1%2.2%
Friday32072.8%16.6%1.9%
Saturday28273.8%14.5%2.8%
Sunday32768.2%17.4%4.9%

Which airline was most reliable for ORD to SYR?

Among qualifying ORD-to-SYR airline results, Republic Airways had the highest on-time rate: 76.3% of 754 flights. American Airlines was lowest at 49.5% across 103 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Republic Airways75476.3%14.9%3.1%
Envoy Air68676.2%12.2%2.8%
United Airlines40570.1%19.3%1.2%
SkyWest Airlines24164.3%22.8%3.7%
American Airlines10349.5%41.7%1.0%

Which month was most reliable for ORD to SYR?

Among qualifying ORD-to-SYR month results, May 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 81.1% of 222 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 60.2% across 196 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202518069.4%17.8%2.2%
August 202518665.1%23.7%2.2%
September 202519080.5%14.2%0.5%
October 202522377.6%13.9%0.0%
November 202519669.9%17.9%7.1%
December 202519660.2%28.1%3.1%
January 202615369.9%19.0%3.9%
February 202612572.8%14.4%0.8%
March 202615068.0%19.3%5.3%
April 202619180.1%12.0%2.6%
May 202622281.1%9.5%0.9%
June 202617772.3%15.8%3.4%

What drove ORD to SYR delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded ORD-to-SYR delay category, accounting for 47.0% of 40,319 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline22.9%
Late aircraft47.0%
National airspace18.8%
Weather11.3%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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