Travelling from Washington DC to Hancock International Airport (SYR): What you need to know
Begin your trip planning by looking up the ideal departure point for your flight from Washington DC to Hancock International Airport (SYR). Explore the options for taking off from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), the city's main airports.
Take a direct Washington DC to Hancock International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
Hancock International Airport is located in Syracuse. The city's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Washington DC.
The most popular route is from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Hancock International Airport (SYR), with 23 direct weekly services. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from DCA to SYR is the 9:59am American Airlines option. If a later start suits your schedule, the final departure is at 10:21pm with American Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Washington DC to SYR.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
You can hop on a direct flight from Washington DC to Hancock International Airport (SYR) out of Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA).
American Airlines is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Washington DC to Hancock International Airport taking off from DCA.
American Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from DCA to SYR.
With 68.75% of its services landing as planned, American Airlines is the top on-time carrier on this route.
Located around 8 kilometres from central Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 45 minutes.
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Of the departures from Ronald Reagan National Airport, 76.44% land on schedule at their destination.
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Catching a flight out of Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)? Direct Washington DC to Hancock International Airport (SYR) flight tickets can be booked from this popular hub.
United Airlines has direct flights from Washington DC to SYR out of IAD. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat and arrive at your destination in a single hop.
United Airlines is the top choice for passengers flying from IAD to SYR.
With 72.08% of its services landing as planned, United Airlines is the top on-time carrier flying between Washington Dulles International Airport and Hancock International Airport.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 50 minutes.
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Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 74.39%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that take off from this airport arrive on time.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
From central Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kilometres away. It takes roughly 50 minutes to get to the airport by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
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The on-time performance record of BWI is 77.13%. In other words, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
About Hancock International Airport (SYR)
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For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week in advance of your Washington DC to Hancock International Airport flight.
The address for SYR is City Hall.
Getting from Hancock International Airport (SYR) to central Syracuse
Hancock International Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Syracuse. How long it takes to get to the centre in a car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Hancock International Airport (SYR)
$305 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Hancock International Airport. A return flight starts at $415. These prices may change depending on demand.
To score cheap flights from Washington DC to SYR, book your flight ticket two months before your departure date.
July is when you're most likely to find a bargain on a Washington DC to Hancock International Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Hancock International Airport (SYR)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Washington DC to Hancock International Airport (SYR). July is the busiest month to visit Syracuse. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in February.
Before locking in your Washington DC to SYR flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Syracuse, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 28ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Hancock International Airport in January when temperatures are between -12ºC and 3ºC.
More about Syracuse
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Syracuse right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Washington DC to Hancock International Airport:
Your visit to Syracuse won't be complete without checking out the sights. Major attractions you can't miss include The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, MOST (Museum of Science and Technology) and Armoury Square.
Explore more of the United States
Buffalo is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Syracuse. Around 225 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin D. Martin House Complex, Albright-Knox Art Gallery and Forest Lawn.
Rochester is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 121 kilometres west of Syracuse. No trip is complete without visiting George Eastman Museum, Strong National Museum Of Play and Strasenburgh Planetarium.