Savannah (SAV) to Dallas (DAL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Savannah (SAV) to Dallas (DAL) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 336 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 73% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.4%
- Flights/day
- 0.92
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 36m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 915 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SAV to DAL
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (100% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (54%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 66% | 21 min |
| Tuesday | 86% | 9 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 86% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 21 min |
| Friday | 63% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 70% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft55%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SAV to DAL delayed?
- 27% of SAV–DAL 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 16 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SAV to DAL?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (100% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (54%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SAV to DAL?
- The scheduled SAV–DAL flight time averages 2h 36m over 915 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are SAV to DAL flights cancelled?
- 0.4% 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 SAV to DAL?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 47% of arrivals on time. The best was March 2025 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 42-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 673 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.