Best Time to Fly SAV to JFK: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Savannah/Hilton Head International → John F. Kennedy International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
631 flights were scheduled from Savannah (SAV) to New York (JFK) in the last 12 months, and 77.5% of those that flew arrived on time, in line with the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Republic Airways led with 90.5% on time and JetBlue was last with 73.2%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (83% on time) and July the worst month (55%).
The cancellation rate was 4.6% (US average 1.8%).
SAV to JFK 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airways | 90.5% | 152 min | 2.6% | 153 |
| JetBlue | 73.2% | 99 min | 5.2% | 478 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SAV to JFK
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,813 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 25 | |
| 7am–8am | 92.1% | 2.2% | 312 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 15 | |
| 9am–10am | 83.8% | 0.7% | 149 |
| 10am–11am | 80.9% | 3.0% | 167 |
| 11am–12pm | 84.7% | 2.4% | 255 |
| 12pm–1pm | 65.9% | 0.7% | 136 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 22 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 82.0% | 1.9% | 52 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 20 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 84.5% | 4.2% | 337 |
| 6pm–7pm | 42.5% | 4.7% | 43 |
| 7pm–8pm | 52.7% | 9.8% | 204 |
| 8pm–9pm | 65.7% | 6.9% | 72 |
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 JFK
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) | 67.3% | -14.4 pts | 1.9% | 53 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 71.9% | -9.8 pts | 1.0% | 97 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 64.8% | -16.9 pts | 11.8% | 262 |
| All other days | 81.7% | — | 2.1% | 1,401 |
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).