Which airline is most reliable for SYR (Syracuse) to IAD (Washington)?

The most reliable airline on the SYR to IAD route is United Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 90%.

How often are flights delayed from SYR to IAD?

About 18% of flights from SYR to IAD experience delays. 82% arrive on time.

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

When flights from SYR to IAD are delayed, the average delay is approximately 68 minutes.

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

With 82% of SYR to IAD flights arriving on time and an average delay of 68 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at IAD is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

SYR → IAD

SYR (Syracuse) to IAD (Washington)

SYR (Syracuse) to IAD (Washington) flights arrive on time 82% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is United Airlines at 90%. The average delay is 68 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 82% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

United Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 90% on time vs Republic Airways at 75%.

Airline Comparison

United Airlines leads at 90% on time; Republic Airways trails at 75%.

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 IAD

82% on time

When flights into IAD are late, the average delay is 75 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at IAD: 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.