Savannah (SAV) to New York (JFK): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying SAV to JFK isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 78% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 89% of the time.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.8%
- Flights/day
- 1.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 11m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 717 mi
Best airline from SAV to JFK
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 89% | 11 min | 2.3% | 470 |
| Endeavor Air | 84% | 20 min | 4.9% | 431 |
| JetBlue Airways | 71% | 24 min | 4.0% | 1,035 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SAV to JFK
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (42%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 18 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 18 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 82% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 21 min |
| Friday | 77% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 24 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft41%
- Airline operations32%
- National airspace system22%
- Weather4%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SAV to JFK delayed?
- 22% of SAV–JFK 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 JFK?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 89%, based on 470 flights. 3 airlines flew SAV–JFK frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SAV to JFK?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (42%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SAV to JFK?
- The scheduled SAV–JFK flight time averages 2h 11m over 717 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are SAV to JFK flights cancelled?
- 3.8% 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 JFK?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 46% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 46-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,937 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.