Savannah (SAV) to Denver (DEN): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on SAV–DEN. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 97% of the time, but August 2025 dropped to 46% — a gap of 51 points. Across the full period the route averages 71% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 71%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 1.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 56m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,414 mi
Best airline from SAV to DEN
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 84% | 11 min | 0.5% | 186 |
| Southwest Airlines | 68% | 16 min | 0.9% | 106 |
| United Airlines | 67% | 25 min | 1.1% | 531 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SAV to DEN
Aim for departures around 3 p.m. (84% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (56%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 68% | 20 min |
| Tuesday | 77% | 18 min |
| Wednesday | 69% | 25 min |
| Thursdaybest | 77% | 22 min |
| Friday | 73% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 63% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft28%
- Airline operations25%
- National airspace system42%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SAV to DEN delayed?
- 29% of SAV–DEN 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 20 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SAV to DEN?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 186 flights. 3 airlines flew SAV–DEN frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SAV to DEN?
- Departures around 3 p.m. have the best record (84% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (56%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SAV to DEN?
- The scheduled SAV–DEN flight time averages 3h 56m over 1,414 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 29% of the time.
- How often are SAV to DEN flights cancelled?
- 1.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from SAV to DEN?
- August 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 837 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.