Savannah (SAV) to Washington (DCA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying SAV to DCA isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 5.8% 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%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 78% of the time.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 29 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 5.8%
- Flights/day
- 3.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 51m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 519 mi
Best airline from SAV to DCA
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 78% | 19 min | 2.8% | 106 |
| PSA Airlines | 76% | 30 min | 6.0% | 1,966 |
| Envoy Air | 69% | 21 min | 8.3% | 60 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SAV to DCA
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (43%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 40 min |
| Tuesday | 73% | 24 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 21 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 36 min |
| Friday | 71% | 39 min |
| Saturdaybest | 87% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 27 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft38%
- Airline operations34%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather14%
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 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 29 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SAV to DCA?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 78%, based on 106 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 9 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (43%). 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 51m 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?
- 5.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — 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 2,138 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.