Cheap Flights from MDW to SYR: When to Fly from Chicago to Syracuse

The cheapest times to fly from MDW to SYR are

• January 1st to March 4th
• July 30th to December 16th (except the weeks of August 6th, November 19th, and November 26th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from MDW to SYR is late October to early November. Prices can be as high as $904 for Friday flights during mid March, or as low as $134 for Tuesday flights around late October to early November.

When to Fly to Syracuse

Flying from Chicago, IL (MDW) to Syracuse, NY (SYR) will usually cost between $265 to $567 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late October to early November with an average ticket price of $276. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid March, with an average price of $586. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $311 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $400 can be considered a good price for a round-trip MDW to SYR flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the MDW to SYR route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the MDW to SYR flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Chicago. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.41, which is a bit above average.

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Fridays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $136 (31%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $309. Return trip prices are from the SYR to MDW flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from MDW to SYR can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 2 hour 4 minutes may not be realistic.

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from MDW to SYR while comparing.

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from MDW to SYR? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 2 major airlines flying this route most often: Delta, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 600 miles or 966 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from MDW to SYR?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop MDW to SYR flight is about 2 hour 4 minutes.

How many flights go between Chicago, IL and Syracuse, NY?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 57 available flights from MDW to SYR.

Airport Location Info

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