Best Time to Fly DCA to SAV: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Ronald Reagan Washington National → Savannah/Hilton Head International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,105 flights were scheduled from Washington (DCA) to Savannah (SAV) in the last 12 months, and 69.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 8.4 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, Republic Airways led with 80.0% on time and PSA Airlines was last with 68.2%.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (76% on time) and July the worst month (57%).
The cancellation rate was 4.7% (US average 1.8%).
DCA to SAV on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airways | 80.0% | 53 min | 3.2% | 94 |
| Envoy Air | 72.7% | 66 min | 0.0% | 33 |
| PSA Airlines | 68.2% | 91 min | 5.0% | 972 |
| American Airlines | Limited data | 6 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DCA to SAV
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,075 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 100.0% | 5.8% | 52 |
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 9 | |
| 8am–9am | 82.9% | 3.4% | 614 |
| 9am–10am | 77.5% | 3.9% | 51 |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 11am–12pm | 72.7% | 2.2% | 45 |
| 12pm–1pm | 72.7% | 2.0% | 153 |
| 1pm–2pm | 82.5% | 0.0% | 58 |
| 2pm–3pm | 70.5% | 1.6% | 62 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 10 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 54.7% | 6.5% | 138 |
| 5pm–6pm | 53.6% | 10.6% | 217 |
| 6pm–7pm | 70.9% | 0.0% | 55 |
| 7pm–8pm | 56.5% | 5.9% | 578 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 32 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DCA to SAV
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 65.1% | -5.1 pts | 0.0% | 43 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 76.8% | +6.6 pts | 0.0% | 82 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 59.6% | -10.6 pts | 9.0% | 345 |
| All other days | 70.2% | — | 4.6% | 1,605 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).