Flight Check

Is a 1-Hour Layover Enough at SYR?

Syracuse Hancock International — Syracuse

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Risky — 20% miss rate

It's risky — a 1 hour layover at SYR gives you about a 20% chance of missing your connection.

20%
Miss Rate
78%
On-Time Rate
75m
Avg Delay

Why 60 Minutes Is Risky at SYR

A 60-minute connection at SYR is risky. Based on delay patterns, roughly 20% of travelers on connections like this would miss their flight. We recommend at least 143 minutes.

·Airport reliability: SYR has a 78% on-time rate
−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 layover exactly matches the domestic minimum. You'll make it if everything goes perfectly, but any delay on your inbound flight puts you at risk.

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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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