New York (JFK) to Savannah (SAV): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
New York (JFK) to Savannah (SAV) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.7% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 77% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Endeavor Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 82% of the time.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.7%
- Flights/day
- 1.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 28m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 717 mi
Best airline from JFK to SAV
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 82% | 17 min | 5.1% | 429 |
| Republic Airways | 80% | 16 min | 2.5% | 473 |
| JetBlue Airways | 74% | 18 min | 3.6% | 1,034 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from JFK to SAV
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (55%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 18 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 13 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 81% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 19 min |
| Friday | 76% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 19 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft40%
- Airline operations37%
- National airspace system23%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from JFK to SAV delayed?
- 23% of JFK–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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from JFK to SAV?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 429 flights. 3 airlines flew JFK–SAV frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from JFK to SAV?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (55%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from JFK to SAV?
- The scheduled JFK–SAV flight time averages 2h 28m over 717 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are JFK to SAV flights cancelled?
- 3.7% 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 JFK to SAV?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 63% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 29-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,937 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.