Which airline is most reliable for SYR (Syracuse) to JFK (New York)?

The most reliable airline on the SYR to JFK route is SkyWest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 95%.

How often are flights delayed from SYR to JFK?

About 16% of flights from SYR to JFK experience delays. 84% arrive on time.

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

When flights from SYR to JFK are delayed, the average delay is approximately 92 minutes.

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

With 84% of SYR to JFK flights arriving on time and an average delay of 92 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at JFK is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

SYR → JFK

SYR (Syracuse) to JFK (New York)

SYR (Syracuse) to JFK (New York) flights arrive on time 84% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 95%. The average delay is 92 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated May 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 84% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

SkyWest Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 95% on time vs JetBlue Airways at 80%.

Airline Comparison

SkyWest Airlines leads at 95% on time; JetBlue Airways trails at 80%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from SYR

80% on time

Expect ~19 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. SYR has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~10 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

SYR cancels 2.2% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.

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Arriving at JFK

78% on time

When flights into JFK are late, the average delay is 78 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at JFK: TSA is ~26 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

JFK has a 2.3% cancellation rate — keep the airline app handy for rebooking.

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