Savannah (SAV) to Atlanta (ATL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Savannah (SAV) to Atlanta (ATL) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 96% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 67% — a 29-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 86% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (90% vs 77%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 86%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.8%
- Flights/day
- 8.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 12m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 215 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SAV to ATL
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (72%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 84% | 14 min |
| Tuesday | 89% | 8 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 92% | 6 min |
| Thursday | 89% | 7 min |
| Friday | 85% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 16 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft35%
- Airline operations39%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather12%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SAV to ATL delayed?
- 14% of SAV–ATL 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 12 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SAV to ATL?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (72%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SAV to ATL?
- The scheduled SAV–ATL flight time averages 1h 12m over 215 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 14% of the time.
- How often are SAV to ATL flights cancelled?
- 1.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from SAV to ATL?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 67% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 29-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 6,166 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.