Best Time to Fly DEN to SYR: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Denver International → Syracuse Hancock International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
476 flights were scheduled from Denver (DEN) to Syracuse (SYR) in the last 12 months, and 77.4% of those that flew arrived on time, in line with the US average of 77.6%.
United Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
November has been the best month (83% on time) and Monday the weakest day of the week (70%).
0.4% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
DEN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 77.4% | 57 min | 0.4% | 476 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DEN to SYR
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 884 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9am–10am | 85.5% | 0.0% | 138 |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 7 | |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 10 | |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 72.5% | 0.6% | 493 |
| 6pm–7pm | 68.8% | 0.0% | 234 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DEN 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) | Limited data | 14 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 80.0% | +4.2 pts | 0.0% | 30 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 66.7% | -9.2 pts | 0.5% | 211 |
| All other days | 75.8% | — | 0.3% | 629 |
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).