Best Time to Fly SAV to DCA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Savannah/Hilton Head International → Ronald Reagan Washington National
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 78.0% of Savannah (SAV) to Washington (DCA) flights arrived on time (1,105 scheduled flights). That is in line with the national average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, PSA Airlines led with 78.4% on time and Envoy Air was last with 66.7%.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (88% on time) and February the worst month (61%).
The cancellation rate was 4.4% (US average 1.8%).
SAV to DCA on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlines | 78.4% | 111 min | 4.5% | 972 |
| Republic Airways | 76.9% | 86 min | 3.2% | 94 |
| Envoy Air | 66.7% | 62 min | 6.1% | 33 |
| American Airlines | Limited data | 6 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SAV to DCA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,076 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 5 | |
| 7am–8am | 83.7% | 4.5% | 716 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 7 | |
| 9am–10am | 93.9% | 5.8% | 52 |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 9 | |
| 11am–12pm | 82.9% | 2.9% | 619 |
| 12pm–1pm | 73.3% | 4.3% | 47 |
| 2pm–3pm | 70.9% | 4.5% | 110 |
| 3pm–4pm | 69.5% | 1.2% | 83 |
| 4pm–5pm | 79.3% | 0.0% | 58 |
| 5pm–6pm | 67.5% | 8.9% | 45 |
| 7pm–8pm | 43.0% | 16.6% | 325 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on SAV to DCA
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 74.4% | -1.8 pts | 0.0% | 43 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 86.6% | +10.4 pts | 0.0% | 82 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 73.4% | -2.8 pts | 11.6% | 345 |
| All other days | 76.2% | — | 5.1% | 1,606 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).