Which airline is most reliable for MSP (Minneapolis) to SYR (Syracuse)?

The most reliable airline on the MSP to SYR route is SkyWest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 89%.

How often are flights delayed from MSP to SYR?

About 21% of flights from MSP to SYR experience delays. 79% arrive on time.

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

When flights from MSP to SYR are delayed, the average delay is approximately 69 minutes.

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

With 79% of MSP to SYR flights arriving on time and an average delay of 69 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.

MSP → SYR

MSP (Minneapolis) to SYR (Syracuse)

MSP (Minneapolis) to SYR (Syracuse) flights arrive on time 79% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 89%. The average delay is 69 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.

MSP → SYR on-time performance by month

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Worse

Better

This route is on time most of the time. About 79% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

SkyWest Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 89% on time vs Delta Air Lines at 72%.

Airline Comparison

SkyWest Airlines leads at 89% on time; Delta Air Lines trails at 72%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from MSP

83% on time

Expect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. MSP has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~17 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

More about MSP →

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 ~29 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

More about SYR →Connection times at SYR →

Flight cancelled or delayed?

Check what SkyWest Airlines owes you — refund rights, action plan, complaint email. Free.

Flying out of MSP? We'll brief you.

Delays, TSA, weather, gates — we'll let you know if something matters.

MSP Airport SYR Airport

Check the return: SYR → MSP

Flying this route?

Enter your flight number for a personalized delay briefing.

Check your flight

Know someone flying soon?

Send them the link — delay data, TSA waits, weather, all free.

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