Best Time to Fly DCA to SYR: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Ronald Reagan Washington National → Syracuse Hancock International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,029 flights were scheduled from Washington (DCA) to Syracuse (SYR) in the last 12 months, and 67.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 9.8 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 4 airlines, American Airlines led with 72.0% on time and Envoy Air was last with 57.5%.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (81% on time) and February the worst month (53%).
The cancellation rate was 4.7% (US average 1.8%).
DCA to SYR on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 72.0% | 76 min | 2.7% | 220 |
| Republic Airways | 69.3% | 59 min | 6.3% | 174 |
| PSA Airlines | 67.2% | 67 min | 5.1% | 552 |
| Envoy Air | 57.5% | 128 min | 3.6% | 83 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DCA to SYR
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,187 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9am–10am | 80.8% | 2.6% | 155 |
| 10am–11am | 81.0% | 2.8% | 473 |
| 11am–12pm | 77.5% | 3.9% | 102 |
| 12pm–1pm | 61.1% | 4.4% | 114 |
| 2pm–3pm | 55.6% | 8.2% | 49 |
| 3pm–4pm | 62.8% | 5.8% | 584 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 56.8% | 9.8% | 41 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 26 | |
| 8pm–9pm | 88.9% | 2.7% | 37 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 10pm–11pm | 63.6% | 7.8% | 599 |
| 11pm–12am | Limited data | 2 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DCA to SYR
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 86.1% | +15.6 pts | 0.0% | 36 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 65.6% | -5.0 pts | 4.7% | 64 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 59.0% | -11.5 pts | 10.7% | 355 |
| All other days | 70.5% | — | 4.6% | 1,732 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).