Best Time to Fly ATL to SYR: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International → Syracuse Hancock International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 80.7% of Atlanta (ATL) to Syracuse (SYR) flights arrived on time (1,108 scheduled flights). That is 3.1 points above the national average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Delta Air Lines led with 80.8% on time and Frontier Airlines was last with 77.8%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (85% on time) and July the worst month (71%).
The cancellation rate was 2.2% (US average 1.8%).
ATL to SYR on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 80.8% | 55 min | 2.1% | 1,071 |
| Frontier Airlines | 77.8% | 52 min | 2.7% | 37 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ATL to SYR
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,174 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 9 | |
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 2 | |
| 8am–9am | 91.9% | 2.1% | 189 |
| 9am–10am | 83.7% | 1.1% | 473 |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 4 | |
| 11am–12pm | 87.3% | 1.8% | 112 |
| 12pm–1pm | 66.7% | 0.0% | 33 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 14 | |
| 3pm–4pm | 79.8% | 1.6% | 508 |
| 4pm–5pm | 67.7% | 0.0% | 96 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 3 | |
| 8pm–9pm | 76.2% | 0.0% | 42 |
| 9pm–10pm | 71.7% | 2.7% | 519 |
| 10pm–11pm | 77.1% | 0.0% | 166 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on ATL to SYR
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 80.5% | -0.6 pts | 0.0% | 41 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 66.7% | -14.4 pts | 4.9% | 82 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 73.1% | -8.0 pts | 2.6% | 417 |
| All other days | 81.1% | — | 1.2% | 1,634 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).