Best Time to Fly SAV to PHL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Savannah/Hilton Head International → Philadelphia International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 82.4% of Savannah (SAV) to Philadelphia (PHL) flights arrived on time (986 scheduled flights). That is 4.8 points above the national average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, PSA Airlines led with 85.0% on time and American Airlines was last with 74.9%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (86% on time) and July the worst month (66%).
The cancellation rate was 2.9% (US average 1.8%).
SAV to PHL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlines | 85.0% | 95 min | 3.5% | 732 |
| American Airlines | 74.9% | 140 min | 1.4% | 214 |
| Frontier Airlines | Limited data | 24 | ||
| Republic Airways | Limited data | 16 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SAV to PHL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,045 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 6am–7am | 88.4% | 5.8% | 156 |
| 7am–8am | 89.5% | 2.3% | 566 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 9 | |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 8 | |
| 10am–11am | 84.3% | 0.0% | 102 |
| 11am–12pm | 83.5% | 2.7% | 187 |
| 12pm–1pm | 84.7% | 4.4% | 90 |
| 1pm–2pm | 79.2% | 2.9% | 104 |
| 2pm–3pm | 84.9% | 1.9% | 54 |
| 3pm–4pm | 71.3% | 2.7% | 223 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 28 | |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 29 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 68.6% | 3.8% | 476 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 12 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on SAV to PHL
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) | 79.5% | -3.1 pts | 0.0% | 39 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 81.6% | -1.0 pts | 1.3% | 77 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 69.0% | -13.5 pts | 6.2% | 372 |
| All other days | 82.5% | — | 2.7% | 1,557 |
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).