Best Time to Fly EWR to SAV: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Newark Liberty International → Savannah/Hilton Head International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 80.8% of Newark (EWR) to Savannah (SAV) flights arrived on time (1,112 scheduled flights). That is 3.2 points above the national average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, Republic Airways led with 92.0% on time and Spirit Airlines was last with 72.0%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (85% on time) and July the worst month (61%).
The cancellation rate was 3.1% (US average 1.8%).
EWR 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 | 92.0% | 57 min | 5.4% | 186 |
| United Airlines | 80.5% | 73 min | 2.0% | 715 |
| Spirit Airlines | 72.0% | 87 min | 4.7% | 211 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly EWR to SAV
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,002 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 18 | |
| 6am–7am | 93.1% | 1.4% | 74 |
| 7am–8am | 83.8% | 1.8% | 164 |
| 8am–9am | 85.7% | 0.0% | 70 |
| 9am–10am | 75.3% | 4.0% | 76 |
| 10am–11am | 84.3% | 4.6% | 281 |
| 11am–12pm | 86.8% | 1.4% | 138 |
| 12pm–1pm | 92.4% | 0.0% | 66 |
| 1pm–2pm | 74.4% | 3.3% | 214 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 27 | |
| 3pm–4pm | 85.9% | 2.3% | 131 |
| 4pm–5pm | 91.1% | 2.2% | 46 |
| 5pm–6pm | 87.9% | 8.3% | 36 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 14 | |
| 8pm–9pm | 77.6% | 4.9% | 61 |
| 9pm–10pm | 67.7% | 2.6% | 585 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on EWR 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) | 89.6% | +8.5 pts | 0.0% | 48 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 68.9% | -12.2 pts | 1.9% | 105 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 66.8% | -14.3 pts | 5.1% | 257 |
| All other days | 81.1% | — | 2.5% | 1,592 |
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).