Direct flights from Washington (IAD) to Syracuse (SYR): 7 nonstop departures observed each week across 1 airline. 79% of the last 14 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 8 minutes early. No cancellations were recorded across the 14 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 477 km, an estimated 1 hour 7 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Washington and Syracuse. Updated 22 October 2026 at 02:18 UTC.
How the Washington to Syracuse route actually runs
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop IAD to SYR flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.
Smooth skies ahead. The departure side at IAD is the weaker end, route health score 94/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on IAD–SYR?
Operators schedule morning departures around 08:25 and evening departures around 17:35 from IAD. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the SYR delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from IAD to SYR?
Great-circle distance is 477 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 64–71 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does IAD–SYR fly?
United Airlines runs the route with about 27 flights a week (daily). Since one carrier owns the route, a single disruption tends to ripple through the day.