Best Time to Fly DTW to SYR: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Detroit Metro Wayne County → Syracuse Hancock International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 76.9% of Detroit (DTW) to Syracuse (SYR) flights arrived on time (691 scheduled flights). That is 0.8 points below the national average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Delta Air Lines led with 77.1% on time and SkyWest Airlines was last with 75.8%.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (80% on time) and January the worst month (60%).
The cancellation rate was 1.0% (US average 1.8%).
DTW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 77.1% | 62 min | 1.9% | 365 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 75.8% | 93 min | 0.0% | 307 |
| Republic Airways | Limited data | 19 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DTW to SYR
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,639 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 87.0% | 0.0% | 270 |
| 10am–11am | 72.2% | 0.0% | 264 |
| 11am–12pm | 70.7% | 0.0% | 123 |
| 2pm–3pm | 69.7% | 0.0% | 33 |
| 3pm–4pm | 75.2% | 0.0% | 207 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 16 | |
| 9pm–10pm | 76.3% | 1.6% | 694 |
| 10pm–11pm | 84.4% | 0.0% | 32 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DTW 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) | 35.5% | -44.1 pts | 0.0% | 31 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 57.4% | -22.3 pts | 1.4% | 69 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 75.8% | -3.8 pts | 0.6% | 357 |
| All other days | 79.6% | — | 0.7% | 1,182 |
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).