77% of flights from Syracuse to Boston arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is about the typical U.S. route. The 7 a.m. departures ran on time 85% of the time; the 6 a.m. ones 73%. Most reliable airline: JetBlue (78%). 11% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for SYR → BOS: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 53% of the time. About 1 in 13 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 60 three hours or more; 2.9% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early77%
- 15–30 min late6.6%
- 30–60 min late5.9%
- 1–2 hours late4.5%
- 2–3 hours late1.8%
- 3+ hours late1.7%
- Diverted0.0%
- Cancelled2.9%
Share of all 716 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 358 | 75% | 1.7% | −10 min | 10.6% | +74 min | Piedmont Airlines 59%, Republic Airways 41% |
| JetBlue | 358 | 78% | 4.2% | −10 min | 5.3% | +76 min | JetBlue |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at SYR). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | JetBlue |
|---|---|
| 6 a.m. | 73% |
| 7 a.m. | 85% |
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: June (89%). Worst: December (62%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 106 | 78% | 7.5% |
| Tuesday | 104 | 76% | 4.8% |
| Wednesday | 103 | 77% | 0.0% |
| Thursday | 101 | 77% | 0.0% |
| Friday | 103 | 73% | 1.9% |
| Saturday | 99 | — | — |
| Sunday | 100 | 69% | 5.0% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 15 · airline 4 · air traffic/airport 2
Month by month
Not enough months with data to draw a trend.
Flight numbers on this route
Regular flights with at least 120 scheduled trips in the past year. Sorted by departure time.
| Flight | Departs | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 374 | 6:00 a.m. | 358 | 78% | 4.2% | −10 min | JetBlue |
Questions
How often are flights from SYR to BOS on time?
77% of 716 scheduled flights from Syracuse, NY to Boston, MA arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 2.9% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly SYR to BOS?
Flights scheduled to leave at 7 a.m. were the most reliable (85% on time). The 6 a.m. departures were the least (73%).
Which airline is most on time from SYR to BOS?
JetBlue: 78% of its 358 flights on the route arrived on time. American Airlines: 75%.
What month has the most delays from SYR to BOS?
December (62% on time). The best month is June (89%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- BOS → SYR (return)
- Syracuse Hancock (SYR) delays by hour
- Flights into Boston Logan (BOS)
- American Airlines on-time record
- JetBlue on-time record
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.