Which airline is most reliable for SYR (Syracuse) to ATL (Atlanta)?

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

How often are flights delayed from SYR to ATL?

About 17% of flights from SYR to ATL experience delays. 83% arrive on time.

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

When flights from SYR to ATL are delayed, the average delay is approximately 77 minutes.

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

With 83% of SYR to ATL flights arriving on time and an average delay of 77 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at ATL is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

SYR → ATL

SYR (Syracuse) to ATL (Atlanta)

SYR (Syracuse) to ATL (Atlanta) flights arrive on time 83% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Delta Air Lines at 84%. The average delay is 77 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated August 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 83% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

Airlines are roughly equal on this route — Delta Air Lines leads slightly at 84% vs Frontier Airlines at 84%.

Airline Comparison

Delta Air Lines leads at 84% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 84%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from SYR

77% on time

Expect ~20 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. SYR has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~30 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

SYR cancels 2.3% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.

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Arriving at ATL

80% on time

When flights into ATL are late, the average delay is 72 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at ATL: TSA is ~12 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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