Atlanta (ATL) to Savannah (SAV): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Atlanta (ATL) to Savannah (SAV) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2025, 94% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 59% — a 35-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 81% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (89% vs 77%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.6%
- Flights/day
- 8.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 4m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 215 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ATL to SAV
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 11 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 11 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 9 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 88% | 7 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 10 min |
| Friday | 79% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 15 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft24%
- Airline operations53%
- National airspace system16%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ATL to SAV delayed?
- 19% of ATL–SAV flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 12 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ATL to SAV?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 11 p.m. have the worst (63%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ATL to SAV?
- The scheduled ATL–SAV flight time averages 1h 4m over 215 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are ATL to SAV flights cancelled?
- 1.6% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from ATL to SAV?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 59% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 35-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 5,858 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.