Newark (EWR) to Savannah (SAV): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on EWR–SAV. May 2026 flights landed on schedule 95% of the time, but July 2025 dropped to 55% — a gap of 40 points. Across the full period the route averages 78% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (85% vs 68%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.7%
- Flights/day
- 3.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 24m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 708 mi
Best airline from EWR to SAV
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 89% | 6 min | 2.8% | 565 |
| United Airlines | 75% | 19 min | 2.4% | 1,204 |
| Spirit Airlines | 72% | 25 min | 4.7% | 211 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from EWR to SAV
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (92% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (66%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 11 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 84% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 17 min |
| Friday | 76% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 80% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 18 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft52%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system19%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from EWR to SAV delayed?
- 22% of EWR–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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from EWR to SAV?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 89%, based on 565 flights. 3 airlines flew EWR–SAV frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from EWR to SAV?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (66%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from EWR to SAV?
- The scheduled EWR–SAV flight time averages 2h 24m over 708 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are EWR to SAV flights cancelled?
- 2.7% 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 EWR to SAV?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 55% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2026 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 40-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,003 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.