Best Time to Fly SAV to ATL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Savannah/Hilton Head International → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 87.9% of Savannah (SAV) to Atlanta (ATL) flights arrived on time (3,037 scheduled flights). That is 10.3 points above the national average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (92% on time) and July the worst month (77%).
The cancellation rate was 1.7% (US average 1.8%).
SAV to ATL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 87.9% | 84 min | 1.7% | 3,037 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SAV to ATL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 5,911 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 92.4% | 1.9% | 645 |
| 6am–7am | 90.6% | 1.8% | 651 |
| 7am–8am | 94.0% | 0.8% | 118 |
| 8am–9am | 88.8% | 1.3% | 596 |
| 9am–10am | 90.2% | 0.0% | 61 |
| 10am–11am | 91.2% | 2.2% | 696 |
| 11am–12pm | 87.8% | 2.2% | 134 |
| 12pm–1pm | 87.9% | 1.5% | 596 |
| 1pm–2pm | 80.0% | 3.3% | 150 |
| 2pm–3pm | 84.0% | 1.4% | 495 |
| 3pm–4pm | 78.0% | 1.6% | 254 |
| 4pm–5pm | 85.0% | 0.5% | 372 |
| 5pm–6pm | 80.1% | 1.8% | 396 |
| 6pm–7pm | 81.2% | 0.7% | 310 |
| 7pm–8pm | 77.5% | 1.6% | 307 |
| 8pm–9pm | 76.7% | 0.8% | 130 |
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 ATL
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) | 80.4% | -7.8 pts | 0.9% | 113 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 81.1% | -7.1 pts | 1.3% | 225 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 81.4% | -6.8 pts | 1.7% | 1,066 |
| All other days | 88.2% | — | 1.6% | 4,507 |
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).