Savannah (SAV) to Philadelphia (PHL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Savannah (SAV) to Philadelphia (PHL) 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, 79% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%. PSA Airlines has been the safer pick, arriving on time 82% of the time.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 24 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.2%
- Flights/day
- 2.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 2m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 630 mi
Best airline from SAV to PHL
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlinesmost reliable | 82% | 19 min | 3.5% | 1,498 |
| Republic Airways | 79% | 15 min | 3.3% | 152 |
| Frontier Airlines | 72% | 37 min | 2.9% | 139 |
| American Airlines | 71% | 40 min | 2.0% | 351 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SAV to PHL
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (67%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 31 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 85% | 24 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 25 min |
| Friday | 76% | 31 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft52%
- Airline operations35%
- National airspace system7%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SAV to PHL delayed?
- 21% of SAV–PHL 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 PHL?
- PSA Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 1,498 flights. 4 airlines flew SAV–PHL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SAV to PHL?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (67%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SAV to PHL?
- The scheduled SAV–PHL flight time averages 2h 2m over 630 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are SAV to PHL 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 PHL?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 58% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,140 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.