Chicago (ORD) to Savannah (SAV): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Chicago (ORD) to Savannah (SAV) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 91% of arrivals were on time; in January 2026 that fell to 70% — a 21-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.5%
- Flights/day
- 4.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 25m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 773 mi
Best airline from ORD to SAV
5 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 83% | 12 min | 1.8% | 281 |
| Republic Airways | 82% | 12 min | 2.3% | 513 |
| United Airlines | 82% | 14 min | 0.7% | 1,091 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 77% | 18 min | 1.9% | 522 |
| American Airlines | 71% | 26 min | 2.1% | 191 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ORD to SAV
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (55%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 17 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 84% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 15 min |
| Friday | 79% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 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 aircraft50%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system16%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ORD to SAV delayed?
- 20% of ORD–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 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ORD to SAV?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 281 flights. 5 airlines flew ORD–SAV frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ORD to SAV?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 4 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 ORD to SAV?
- The scheduled ORD–SAV flight time averages 2h 25m over 773 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are ORD to SAV flights cancelled?
- 1.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from ORD to SAV?
- January 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 70% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 21-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,598 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.