Best Time to Fly CLT to SYR: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Charlotte Douglas International → Syracuse Hancock International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 74.4% of Charlotte (CLT) to Syracuse (SYR) flights arrived on time (1,094 scheduled flights). That is 3.2 points below the national average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, PSA Airlines led with 90.5% on time and American Airlines was last with 73.8%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (85% on time) and July the worst month (59%).
The cancellation rate was 1.2% (US average 1.8%).
CLT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlines | 90.5% | 31 min | 4.5% | 44 |
| American Airlines | 73.8% | 73 min | 1.1% | 1,050 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CLT to SYR
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,235 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 84.4% | 0.0% | 64 |
| 9am–10am | 84.0% | 1.6% | 242 |
| 10am–11am | 85.3% | 0.5% | 212 |
| 11am–12pm | 85.8% | 0.6% | 171 |
| 12pm–1pm | 86.4% | 3.3% | 91 |
| 2pm–3pm | 73.1% | 0.9% | 421 |
| 3pm–4pm | 79.0% | 1.2% | 164 |
| 4pm–5pm | 69.1% | 0.6% | 166 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 20 | |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 29 | |
| 8pm–9pm | 58.9% | 2.1% | 282 |
| 9pm–10pm | 69.3% | 4.7% | 106 |
| 10pm–11pm | 62.1% | 0.8% | 266 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on CLT 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) | 79.0% | +2.7 pts | 0.0% | 38 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 75.0% | -1.3 pts | 0.0% | 84 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 64.2% | -12.1 pts | 2.3% | 385 |
| All other days | 76.3% | — | 1.2% | 1,728 |
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).