Savannah (SAV) to Newark (EWR): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Savannah (SAV) to Newark (EWR) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.2% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 78% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%. United Airlines has been the safer pick, arriving on time 82% of the time.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 26 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.2%
- Flights/day
- 3.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 12m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 708 mi
Best airline from SAV to EWR
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 82% | 26 min | 2.6% | 1,266 |
| Republic Airways | 75% | 23 min | 4.1% | 563 |
| Spirit Airlines | 67% | 32 min | 5.2% | 210 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SAV to EWR
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (49%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 34 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 27 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 83% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 26 min |
| Friday | 78% | 23 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 26 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 29 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft20%
- Airline operations16%
- National airspace system57%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SAV to EWR delayed?
- 22% of SAV–EWR 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 26 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SAV to EWR?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 1,266 flights. 3 airlines flew SAV–EWR frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SAV to EWR?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (49%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SAV to EWR?
- The scheduled SAV–EWR flight time averages 2h 12m over 708 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are SAV to EWR flights cancelled?
- 3.2% 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 EWR?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2026 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,062 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.