RDU (Raleigh) to SYR (Syracuse) flights arrive on time 65% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Frontier Airlines at 66%. The average delay is 60 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by air traffic and busy airspace.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated May 2026.RDU → SYR
RDU (Raleigh) to SYR (Syracuse)
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This route is delayed fairly often. About 65% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by air traffic and busy airspace.
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Departing from RDU
80% on timeExpect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. RDU has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~18 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at SYR
80% on timeWhen flights into SYR are late, the average delay is 74 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at SYR: TSA is ~10 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
SYR has a 2.2% cancellation rate — keep the airline app handy for rebooking.
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Data last updated May 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.