Best Time to Fly SYR to CLT: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Syracuse Hancock International → Charlotte Douglas International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,094 flights were scheduled from Syracuse (SYR) to Charlotte (CLT) in the last 12 months, and 80.6% of those that flew arrived on time, 3.0 points above the US average of 77.6%.
PSA Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 81.0%, while American Airlines trailed at 80.6%.
April has been the best month (87% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (72%).
1.6% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
SYR to CLT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlines | 81.0% | 42 min | 4.5% | 44 |
| American Airlines | 80.6% | 90 min | 1.4% | 1,050 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SYR to CLT
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,235 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 85.9% | 1.5% | 65 |
| 6am–7am | 84.3% | 2.0% | 442 |
| 7am–8am | 81.5% | 2.0% | 149 |
| 8am–9am | 84.3% | 1.4% | 71 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 11am–12pm | 80.0% | 2.0% | 204 |
| 12pm–1pm | 80.0% | 1.8% | 113 |
| 1pm–2pm | 82.7% | 0.6% | 331 |
| 2pm–3pm | 81.2% | 0.0% | 48 |
| 3pm–4pm | 87.3% | 4.5% | 66 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 19 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 69.3% | 0.5% | 397 |
| 6pm–7pm | 76.1% | 2.5% | 203 |
| 7pm–8pm | 67.2% | 0.8% | 126 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on SYR to CLT
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) | 63.2% | -18.8 pts | 0.0% | 38 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 73.8% | -8.2 pts | 0.0% | 84 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 68.3% | -13.7 pts | 2.6% | 385 |
| All other days | 82.0% | — | 1.4% | 1,728 |
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).