Best Time to Fly SAV to DTW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Savannah/Hilton Head International → Detroit Metro Wayne County
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
595 flights were scheduled from Savannah (SAV) to Detroit (DTW) in the last 12 months, and 79.7% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.1 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Delta Air Lines led with 87.5% on time and SkyWest Airlines was last with 67.8%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (87% on time) and July the worst month (64%).
The cancellation rate was 1.3% (US average 1.8%).
SAV to DTW 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 | 87.5% | 60 min | 1.9% | 361 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 67.8% | 154 min | 0.4% | 234 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SAV to DTW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 938 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11am–12pm | 87.8% | 1.7% | 412 |
| 12pm–1pm | 86.5% | 0.0% | 119 |
| 1pm–2pm | 80.5% | 0.0% | 82 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 14 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 65.4% | 0.6% | 311 |
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 DTW
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) | Limited data | 18 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 20 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 67.3% | -15.6 pts | 1.3% | 227 |
| All other days | 82.9% | — | 0.7% | 673 |
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).