Travelling from Washington DC to Hancock International Airport (SYR): what you need to know
Begin your trip planning by checking out the departure points for your flight from Washington DC to Hancock International Airport (SYR). Explore the options for setting off from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), two of the city's main airports.
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 25 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Washington DC to Hancock International Airport.
Hancock International Airport is located in Syracuse. The city's timezone is UTC-4 — the same as Washington DC.
The most popular route is from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Hancock International Airport (SYR), with 40 direct weekly services. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from DCA to SYR is the 08:15 United option. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 22:45 with Southwest Airlines.
To ensure you catch your flight from Washington DC to SYR, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're travelling during a popular month like July, head to the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer during peak periods like summer and spring break.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Take off and land with no stops from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA). Direct flights from Washington DC to Hancock International Airport (SYR) can be booked from here.
When leaving from DCA, you can catch a direct flight from Washington DC to Hancock International Airport with American Airlines.
From central Washington DC, DCA is approximately 8 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to work out the best way to arrive at the terminal.
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Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Want other options for a direct flight from Washington DC to Hancock International Airport (SYR)? Check out the fares jetting out of Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
From IAD, direct flights from Washington DC to SYR can be booked with United.
You can get to IAD from central Washington DC in about 51 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 3 hours and 26 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
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About Hancock International Airport (SYR)
If you have a late flight from Washington DC to Hancock International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near SYR:
Getting from Hancock International Airport (SYR) to central Syracuse
Hancock International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Syracuse. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 25 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 12 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Hancock International Airport (SYR)
C$148 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Hancock International Airport. Return flights start from C$329. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book 10 months before your departure date. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to find flight tickets from Washington DC to SYR then.
You'll score the biggest savings on your tickets from Washington DC to Hancock International Airport if you plan your vacation for July. Go one step further and use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest day to fly out.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Hancock International Airport (SYR)
February is the quietest time of year to fly to Syracuse. Alternatively, join the crowds and take your trip in July. This is the busiest month for flights from Washington DC to Hancock International Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
When booking your flight from Washington DC to SYR, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Syracuse, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 28ºC.
Visit in January if you want to explore when it's cooler. Average temperatures range between -12ºC and 3ºC. However, this destination promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Washington DC to Hancock International Airport.
More about Syracuse
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Every great vacation has to include some sightseeing. Rosamond Gifford Zoo, Erie Canal Museum and Everson Museum of Art are attractions you won't want to skip in Syracuse.
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