Savannah/Hilton Head International (SAV) Delays and On-Time Departures
Savannah, GA · ranked 192nd of 333 airports for on-time departures
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, Savannah (SAV) had 19,137 scheduled departures and 79.9% of them left on time (US average 77.4%).
That ranks 192nd of 333 US airports tracked on this site, with 2.1% of departures cancelled.
Among airlines at Savannah (SAV), Envoy Air left on time most often (86.2%).
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (85% on time) and July the worst month (67%).
Best time of day to fly out of Savannah (SAV)
On-time departure % by scheduled departure hour (local time), last 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 91.4% | 2.0% | 1,322 |
| 6am–7am | 92.8% | 2.5% | 4,033 |
| 7am–8am | 90.5% | 2.4% | 3,603 |
| 8am–9am | 88.8% | 1.5% | 1,761 |
| 9am–10am | 87.9% | 1.6% | 1,285 |
| 10am–11am | 86.1% | 2.0% | 2,326 |
| 11am–12pm | 81.3% | 1.5% | 3,378 |
| 12pm–1pm | 78.7% | 1.3% | 2,600 |
| 1pm–2pm | 77.5% | 2.3% | 2,096 |
| 2pm–3pm | 75.9% | 2.1% | 2,161 |
| 3pm–4pm | 71.4% | 1.6% | 2,635 |
| 4pm–5pm | 69.8% | 2.1% | 2,729 |
| 5pm–6pm | 73.5% | 2.5% | 2,145 |
| 6pm–7pm | 67.9% | 2.4% | 2,767 |
| 7pm–8pm | 59.5% | 4.8% | 2,148 |
| 8pm–9pm | 70.3% | 2.6% | 1,186 |
| 9pm–10pm | 62.6% | 1.2% | 173 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 18 | |
| 11pm–12am | Limited data | 2 | |
Airlines at SAV ranked by on-time departures
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 departures are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On-time departures | On-time arrivals | Cancelled | Departures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Air | 86.2% | 84.0% | 1.6% | 1,087 |
| Delta Air Lines | 85.0% | 87.0% | 1.7% | 3,780 |
| PSA Airlines | 82.4% | 83.6% | 3.2% | 3,249 |
| United Airlines | 80.1% | 76.0% | 1.5% | 1,815 |
| Republic Airways | 79.7% | 78.4% | 3.8% | 1,669 |
| Allegiant Air | 79.1% | 78.9% | 0.5% | 884 |
| American Airlines | 78.2% | 79.0% | 1.8% | 1,932 |
| Southwest Airlines | 75.2% | 79.3% | 0.9% | 2,911 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 74.2% | 77.3% | 1.4% | 504 |
| JetBlue | 69.9% | 71.9% | 3.8% | 1,072 |
| Spirit Airlines | 61.3% | 68.0% | 5.2% | 210 |
| Frontier Airlines | Limited data | 24 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best day to fly out of SAV
On-time departures by day, 24 months.
Best month to fly out of SAV
On-time departures by month, 24 months.
Holiday travel at Savannah (SAV)
On-time departures during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On-time departures | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 76.9% | -4.7 pts | 0.7% | 764 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 75.2% | -6.5 pts | 1.2% | 1,506 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 70.6% | -11.0 pts | 3.4% | 6,806 |
| All other days | 81.6% | — | 2.0% | 29,292 |
Monthly on-time departure trend at SAV
On-time departure % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
Routes from Savannah (SAV)
Every route from SAV with its own page, by number of flights (last 12 months, on-time arrivals).
| To | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAV → Atlanta (ATL) | 87.9% | 1.7% | 3,037 |
| SAV → Charlotte (CLT) | 85.8% | 1.7% | 2,048 |
| SAV → Chicago (ORD) | 76.9% | 1.7% | 1,566 |
| SAV → Newark (EWR) | 78.3% | 3.4% | 1,111 |
| SAV → Washington (DCA) | 78.0% | 4.4% | 1,105 |
| SAV → Boston (BOS) | 69.6% | 2.9% | 1,044 |
| SAV → Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) | 76.7% | 2.7% | 1,027 |
| SAV → Baltimore (BWI) | 82.4% | 1.5% | 994 |
| SAV → Philadelphia (PHL) | 82.4% | 2.9% | 986 |
| SAV → Nashville (BNA) | 80.6% | 0.8% | 904 |
| SAV → Miami (MIA) | 85.8% | 1.5% | 789 |
| SAV → New York (JFK) | 77.5% | 4.6% | 631 |
| SAV → Detroit (DTW) | 79.7% | 1.3% | 595 |
| SAV → New York (LGA) | 80.7% | 4.7% | 579 |
| SAV → Chicago (MDW) | 79.4% | 0.5% | 389 |
| SAV → Denver (DEN) | 70.5% | 0.5% | 373 |
| SAV → Minneapolis (MSP) | 80.6% | 0.9% | 329 |
| SAV → Dallas (DAL) | 70.8% | 0.3% | 328 |
| SAV → Washington (IAD) | 91.1% | 1.0% | 205 |
| SAV → Cincinnati (CVG) | 77.5% | 0.0% | 191 |
| SAV → Houston (HOU) | 78.0% | 0.6% | 178 |
| SAV → Akron (CAK) | 86.9% | 0.6% | 161 |