Savannah (SAV) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Savannah (SAV) to Charlotte (CLT) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2025, 94% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 73% — a 20-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 84% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (90% vs 72%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 84%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.2%
- Flights/day
- 5.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 23m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 213 mi
Best airline from SAV to CLT
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 90% | 12 min | 1.1% | 189 |
| PSA Airlines | 85% | 14 min | 2.5% | 3,678 |
| American Airlines | 80% | 19 min | 1.3% | 1,265 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SAV to CLT
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (70%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 86% | 11 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 89% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 86% | 13 min |
| Friday | 81% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 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 aircraft56%
- Airline operations26%
- National airspace system7%
- Weather10%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SAV to CLT delayed?
- 16% of SAV–CLT 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 SAV to CLT?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 90%, based on 189 flights. 3 airlines flew SAV–CLT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SAV to CLT?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (70%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SAV to CLT?
- The scheduled SAV–CLT flight time averages 1h 23m over 213 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 16% of the time.
- How often are SAV to CLT flights cancelled?
- 2.2% 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 CLT?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 73% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2025 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 20-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 5,132 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.