Savannah (SAV) to Washington (IAD): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Savannah (SAV) to Washington (IAD) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 205 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 90% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 90%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.0%
- Flights/day
- 0.56
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 44m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 516 mi
Best airline from SAV to IAD
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 96% | 2 min | 0.9% | 111 |
| United Airlines | 95% | 3 min | 1.0% | 104 |
| Allegiant Air | 71% | 53 min | 1.4% | 71 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SAV to IAD
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (100% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (92%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 97% | 5 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 100% | 1 min |
| Wednesday | 96% | 2 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 42 min |
| Friday | 94% | 3 min |
| Saturday | 97% | 5 min |
| Sunday | 86% | 15 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft36%
- Airline operations54%
- National airspace system7%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SAV to IAD delayed?
- 10% of SAV–IAD 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 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SAV to IAD?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 96%, based on 111 flights. 3 airlines flew SAV–IAD frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SAV to IAD?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (100% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (92%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SAV to IAD?
- The scheduled SAV–IAD flight time averages 1h 44m over 516 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 10% of the time.
- How often are SAV to IAD flights cancelled?
- 1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for SAV to IAD?
- Monday flights have the best record at 97% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Thursday trails at 78%.
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Based on 286 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.