Savannah (SAV) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying SAV to LGA 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, 83% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.8%
- Flights/day
- 1.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 11m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 722 mi
Best airline from SAV to LGA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 84% | 14 min | 4.7% | 430 |
| Republic Airways | 82% | 16 min | 3.4% | 1,000 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SAV to LGA
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (70%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 21 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 89% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 18 min |
| Friday | 81% | 12 min |
| Saturdaybest | 90% | 9 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 27 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft24%
- Airline operations44%
- National airspace system27%
- Weather5%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SAV to LGA delayed?
- 17% of SAV–LGA 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 LGA?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 430 flights. 2 airlines flew SAV–LGA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SAV to LGA?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (70%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SAV to LGA?
- The scheduled SAV–LGA flight time averages 2h 11m over 722 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
- How often are SAV to LGA 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 LGA?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 68% of arrivals on time. The best was August 2025 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 32-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,460 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.