SYR (Syracuse) to ATL (Atlanta) flights arrive on time 85% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Delta Air Lines at 86%. The average delay is 73 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.SYR → ATL
SYR (Syracuse) to ATL (Atlanta)
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This route is on time most of the time. About 85% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Accurate?
Airlines are roughly equal on this route — Delta Air Lines leads slightly at 86% vs Frontier Airlines at 84%.
Airline Comparison
Delta Air Lines leads at 86% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 84%.
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Good to know
Departing from SYR
80% on timeExpect ~19 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. SYR has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~5 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
SYR cancels 2.2% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.
Arriving at ATL
83% on timeWhen flights into ATL are late, the average delay is 68 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at ATL: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated March 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.