Is a 30-Minute Layover Enough at SYR?
Syracuse Hancock International — Syracuse
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High Risk — 54% miss rate
Probably not — a 30 minutes layover at SYR means roughly a 54% chance of missing your flight.
54%
Miss Rate
78%
On-Time Rate
75m
Avg Delay
Why 30 Minutes Is High Risk at SYR
A 30-minute connection at SYR is very risky. There's roughly a 54% chance you'll miss your connecting flight. We strongly recommend at least 143 minutes, or consider booking a direct flight.
·Airport reliability: SYR has a 78% on-time rate
−Below minimum connection time: SYR requires at least 60 minutes for domestic connections. You have 30.
−High average delay: When flights are late at SYR, the average delay is 75 minutes
Minimum Connection Time at SYR
60m
Domestic
120m
International
Your 30-minute layover is 30 minutes below the domestic minimum. Even without any delays, you may not have enough time to reach your gate.
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What to Do Instead
- →Look for itineraries with 143+ minute layovers at SYR
- →Consider a direct flight if available
- →Book both legs on the same ticket (airline must rebook you if you miss the connection)
- →Choose an early morning first leg — morning flights are delayed less often
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