Flights to Syracuse, NY
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Syracuse is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,013 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH, 67 km), Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field (BGM, 94 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse Hancock International Airport | SYR | 8 km (5 mi) | 9,013 ft | 421 ft |
| Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (regional) | ITH | 67 km (42 mi) | 6,977 ft | 1,099 ft |
| Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field (regional) | BGM | 94 km (58 mi) | 7,305 ft | 1,636 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,013 ft, SYR handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 421 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Syracuse
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse to New York City | United States | 314 km (195 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Syracuse to Toronto | Canada | 273 km (169 mi) | about 1 h 6 min |
| Syracuse to Brooklyn | United States | 323 km (201 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Syracuse to Chicago | United States | 952 km (592 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Syracuse to Queens | United States | 325 km (202 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Syracuse to Montréal | Canada | 341 km (212 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Syracuse to Philadelphia | United States | 354 km (220 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Syracuse to Manhattan | United States | 310 km (192 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Syracuse to The Bronx | United States | 309 km (192 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Syracuse to Ottawa | Canada | 265 km (165 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Syracuse to Jacksonville | United States | 1,496 km (930 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Syracuse to Columbus | United States | 666 km (414 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Syracuse to Charlotte | United States | 959 km (596 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Syracuse to Indianapolis | United States | 910 km (566 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Syracuse to Mississauga | Canada | 290 km (180 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Syracuse to Washington | United States | 468 km (291 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Syracuse to Nashville | United States | 1,188 km (738 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Syracuse to Brampton | Canada | 301 km (187 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Syracuse to Boston | United States | 423 km (263 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Syracuse to Detroit | United States | 569 km (354 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Syracuse to Memphis | United States | 1,484 km (922 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Syracuse to Louisville | United States | 969 km (602 mi) | about 2 h |
| Syracuse to Shanghai | China | 11,564 km (7,185 mi) | about 15 h 35 min |
| Syracuse to Chongqing | China | 11,937 km (7,417 mi) | about 16 h 3 min |
| Syracuse to Chengdu | China | 11,818 km (7,344 mi) | about 15 h 54 min |
| Syracuse to Beijing | China | 10,705 km (6,652 mi) | about 14 h 28 min |
| Syracuse to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,037 km (4,994 mi) | about 11 h 3 min |
| Syracuse to Tianjin | China | 10,778 km (6,697 mi) | about 14 h 34 min |
| Syracuse to Wuhan | China | 11,759 km (7,307 mi) | about 15 h 50 min |
| Syracuse to Lahore | Pakistan | 11,191 km (6,954 mi) | about 15 h 6 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Syracuse?
Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) is the closest large airport at 8 km (5 mi). The others, ITH, BGM, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is SYR from Syracuse city centre?
8 km (5 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Syracuse on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.