Charlotte (CLT) to Savannah (SAV): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Charlotte (CLT) to Savannah (SAV) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 87% of arrivals were on time; in June 2025 that fell to 57% — a 30-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 76% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (87% vs 69%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.1%
- Flights/day
- 5.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 16m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 213 mi
Best airline from CLT to SAV
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 86% | 10 min | 1.3% | 157 |
| PSA Airlines | 78% | 18 min | 2.3% | 3,636 |
| American Airlines | 69% | 25 min | 1.4% | 1,286 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLT to SAV
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (67%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 22 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 16 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 82% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 19 min |
| Friday | 75% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 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 aircraft55%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLT to SAV delayed?
- 24% of CLT–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 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CLT to SAV?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 157 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 4 p.m. have the worst (67%). 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 24% of the time.
- How often are CLT to SAV flights cancelled?
- 2.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from CLT to SAV?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 57% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 87%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 5,079 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.