Savannah (SAV) to Washington (DCA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The biggest risk when flying SAV to DCA isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 5.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 76% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 28 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 5.3%
- Flights/day
- 3.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 50m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 519 mi
Best airline from SAV to DCA
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlinesmost reliable | 76% | 29 min | 5.3% | 1,878 |
| Republic Airways | 75% | 21 min | 4.5% | 67 |
| Envoy Air | 69% | 21 min | 8.3% | 60 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SAV to DCA
Aim for departures around 4 p.m. (84% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (42%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 41 min |
| Tuesday | 73% | 24 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 33 min |
| Friday | 71% | 40 min |
| Saturdaybest | 87% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 28 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft39%
- Airline operations35%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather13%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SAV to DCA delayed?
- 24% of SAV–DCA 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 28 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SAV to DCA?
- PSA Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 76%, based on 1,878 flights. 3 airlines flew SAV–DCA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SAV to DCA?
- Departures around 4 p.m. have the best record (84% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (42%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SAV to DCA?
- The scheduled SAV–DCA flight time averages 1h 50m over 519 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are SAV to DCA flights cancelled?
- 5.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from SAV to DCA?
- February 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 46% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 51-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,011 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.