RDU (Raleigh) to SYR (Syracuse) flights arrive on time 69% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Frontier Airlines at 70%. The average delay is 75 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.RDU → SYR
RDU (Raleigh) to SYR (Syracuse)
RDU → SYR on-time performance by month
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This route is delayed fairly often. About 69% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
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Departing from RDU
79% on timeExpect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. RDU has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~14 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at SYR
79% on timeWhen 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.