New York (LGA) to Savannah (SAV): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on LGA–SAV: 4.7% 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, 76% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.7%
- Flights/day
- 1.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 30m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 722 mi
Best airline from LGA to SAV
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 81% | 13 min | 4.4% | 430 |
| Republic Airways | 74% | 17 min | 5.0% | 998 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGA to SAV
Aim for departures around 2 p.m. (90% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (62%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 75% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 19 min |
| Friday | 75% | 17 min |
| Saturdaybest | 82% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft42%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system25%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LGA to SAV delayed?
- 24% of LGA–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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LGA to SAV?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 430 flights. 2 airlines flew LGA–SAV frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LGA to SAV?
- Departures around 2 p.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (62%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LGA to SAV?
- The scheduled LGA–SAV flight time averages 2h 30m over 722 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are LGA to SAV flights cancelled?
- 4.7% 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 LGA to SAV?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 53% of arrivals on time. The best was August 2025 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 42-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,458 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.