Best Time to Fly SAV to MDW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Savannah/Hilton Head International → Chicago Midway International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
389 flights were scheduled from Savannah (SAV) to Chicago (MDW) in the last 12 months, and 79.4% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.8 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (89% on time) and July the worst month (62%).
The cancellation rate was 0.5% (US average 1.8%).
SAV to MDW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 79.2% | 56 min | 0.5% | 385 |
| Allegiant Air | Limited data | 4 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SAV to MDW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 857 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 94.0% | 0.0% | 50 |
| 6am–7am | 90.8% | 1.6% | 255 |
| 7am–8am | 84.0% | 0.0% | 75 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 18 | |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 10 | |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 5 | |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 24 | |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 14 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 87.5% | 0.0% | 32 |
| 2pm–3pm | 92.7% | 1.8% | 56 |
| 3pm–4pm | 74.4% | 0.0% | 90 |
| 4pm–5pm | 66.7% | 0.0% | 42 |
| 5pm–6pm | 65.2% | 0.0% | 48 |
| 6pm–7pm | 68.4% | 1.3% | 78 |
| 7pm–8pm | 46.4% | 0.0% | 56 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 4 | |
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 MDW
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 | 12 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 86.7% | +3.5 pts | 0.0% | 30 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 72.1% | -11.1 pts | 0.6% | 181 |
| All other days | 83.1% | — | 0.6% | 634 |
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).