Washington (DCA) to Savannah (SAV): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on DCA–SAV: 5% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 68% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 80% of the time.
- On-time
- 68%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 28 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 5.0%
- Flights/day
- 3.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 0m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 519 mi
Best airline from DCA to SAV
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 80% | 11 min | 2.8% | 106 |
| PSA Airlines | 68% | 30 min | 5.2% | 1,965 |
| Envoy Air | 66% | 18 min | 1.7% | 60 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DCA to SAV
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (100% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (28%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 68% | 30 min |
| Tuesday | 70% | 25 min |
| Wednesday | 70% | 26 min |
| Thursday | 63% | 33 min |
| Friday | 65% | 33 min |
| Saturdaybest | 76% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 67% | 31 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft53%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DCA to SAV delayed?
- 32% of DCA–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 28 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DCA to SAV?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 106 flights. 3 airlines flew DCA–SAV frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DCA to SAV?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (100% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (28%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DCA to SAV?
- The scheduled DCA–SAV flight time averages 2h 0m over 519 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 32% of the time.
- How often are DCA to SAV flights cancelled?
- 5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from DCA to SAV?
- February 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 48% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 42-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,137 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.