Charlotte (CLT) to Savannah (SAV): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Charlotte (CLT) to Savannah (SAV) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 87% of arrivals were on time; in July 2026 that fell to 53% — a 34-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 75% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (87% vs 68%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.1%
- Flights/day
- 5.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 16m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 213 mi
Best airline from CLT to SAV
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 88% | 8 min | 1.1% | 189 |
| PSA Airlines | 76% | 19 min | 2.4% | 3,685 |
| American Airlines | 69% | 24 min | 1.4% | 1,266 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLT to SAV
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 23 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 17 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 82% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 20 min |
| Friday | 74% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 73% | 23 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 23 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft54%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLT to SAV delayed?
- 25% of CLT–SAV flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 20 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CLT to SAV?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 88%, based on 189 flights. 3 airlines flew CLT–SAV frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CLT to SAV?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (64%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CLT to SAV?
- The scheduled CLT–SAV flight time averages 1h 16m over 213 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are CLT to SAV flights cancelled?
- 2.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from CLT to SAV?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 53% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 87%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 5,140 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.