Best Time to Fly SAV to EWR: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Savannah/Hilton Head International → Newark Liberty International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 78.3% of Savannah (SAV) to Newark (EWR) flights arrived on time (1,111 scheduled flights). That is 0.7 points above the national average of 77.6%.
United Airlines was the most punctual of the 3 airlines on the route at 81.2%, while Spirit Airlines trailed at 68.0%.
September has been the best month (87% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (73%).
3.4% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
SAV to EWR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 81.2% | 129 min | 2.2% | 715 |
| Republic Airways | 78.3% | 82 min | 5.9% | 186 |
| Spirit Airlines | 68.0% | 99 min | 5.2% | 210 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SAV to EWR
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,000 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 17 | |
| 6am–7am | 93.6% | 3.4% | 616 |
| 7am–8am | 84.2% | 0.0% | 76 |
| 8am–9am | 73.8% | 0.0% | 42 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 28 | |
| 10am–11am | 82.8% | 2.4% | 167 |
| 11am–12pm | 83.5% | 0.9% | 110 |
| 12pm–1pm | 87.0% | 4.2% | 48 |
| 1pm–2pm | 71.9% | 7.1% | 70 |
| 2pm–3pm | 78.0% | 4.0% | 251 |
| 3pm–4pm | 66.4% | 2.7% | 150 |
| 4pm–5pm | 48.7% | 3.6% | 194 |
| 5pm–6pm | 61.4% | 5.0% | 60 |
| 6pm–7pm | 67.7% | 3.9% | 104 |
| 7pm–8pm | 63.1% | 3.0% | 67 |
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 EWR
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) | 77.1% | -3.1 pts | 0.0% | 48 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 77.7% | -2.5 pts | 1.9% | 105 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 68.8% | -11.4 pts | 6.2% | 257 |
| All other days | 80.2% | — | 2.8% | 1,590 |
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).