Savannah (SAV) to Detroit (DTW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Savannah (SAV) to Detroit (DTW) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 93% of arrivals were on time; in July 2025 that fell to 63% — a 30-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 79% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (87% vs 64%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 24 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 1.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 12m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 705 mi
Best airline from SAV to DTW
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 85% | 9 min | 1.5% | 655 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 64% | 53 min | 0.6% | 314 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SAV to DTW
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (65%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 22 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 21 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 87% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 25 min |
| Friday | 80% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 70% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 66% | 52 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft14%
- Airline operations67%
- National airspace system8%
- Weather11%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SAV to DTW delayed?
- 22% of SAV–DTW 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 24 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SAV to DTW?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 655 flights. 2 airlines flew SAV–DTW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SAV to DTW?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (65%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SAV to DTW?
- The scheduled SAV–DTW flight time averages 2h 12m over 705 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are SAV to DTW 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 DTW?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 63% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 969 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.