Which airline is most reliable for JFK (New York) to SYR (Syracuse)?

The most reliable airline on the JFK to SYR route is Endeavor Air, with an on-time arrival rate of 84%.

How often are flights delayed from JFK to SYR?

About 23% of flights from JFK to SYR experience delays. 77% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on JFK to SYR flights?

When flights from JFK to SYR are delayed, the average delay is approximately 70 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a JFK to SYR flight?

With 77% of JFK to SYR flights arriving on time and an average delay of 70 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at SYR is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

JFK → SYR

JFK (New York) to SYR (Syracuse)

JFK (New York) to SYR (Syracuse) flights arrive on time 77% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Endeavor Air at 84%. The average delay is 70 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 77% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

Endeavor Air is significantly more reliable on this route at 84% on time vs JetBlue Airways at 68%.

Airline Comparison

Endeavor Air leads at 84% on time; JetBlue Airways trails at 68%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from JFK

78% on time

Expect ~23 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. JFK has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~10 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

JFK cancels 2.4% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.

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Arriving at SYR

79% on time

When flights into SYR are late, the average delay is 75 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at SYR: TSA is ~14 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.