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Route · ATL → SAV · 2020–2025 BTS data

Atlanta to Savannah

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ATL to SAV (Atlanta to Savannah) ranks #543 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

85%
On-time
+6 pts
vs US avg
62 min
Delay when late
16,260
Flights
#543 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.2%

Best Month

Feb 2024 95%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 62%

Distance

214 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 240 45 8 0 DL
Nov 2025 237 30 4 0 DL
Oct 2025 249 32 0 0 DL
Sep 2025 219 14 0 0 DL
Aug 2025 234 25 2 0 DL
Jul 2025 262 81 1 1 DL
Jun 2025 256 89 8 0 DL
May 2025 264 67 1 3 DL
Apr 2025 256 52 2 0 DL
Mar 2025 256 38 2 0 DL
Feb 2025 204 36 0 0 DL
Jan 2025 214 37 24 0 DL
Dec 2024 232 41 0 0 DL
Nov 2024 231 27 0 0 DL
Oct 2024 246 18 0 1 DL
Sep 2024 214 37 1 0 DL
Aug 2024 239 54 1 0 DL
Jul 2024 255 97 16 2 DL
Jun 2024 256 49 0 0 DL
May 2024 262 67 1 1 DL
Apr 2024 251 48 0 0 DL
Mar 2024 242 39 0 0 DL
Feb 2024 211 11 0 0 DL
Jan 2024 196 30 0 1 DL

ATL–SAV seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (91.4%) · weakest: July (73.0%)

70%75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 85.1%

Strongest calendar month

October

91.4% on-time · ~234 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~261 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

73.0% on-time · ~234 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.2%

71 of 5,726 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

9 of 5,726 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

ATL - Atlanta

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Atlanta, GA.

ATL on-time profile

SAV - Savannah

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Savannah, GA.

SAV on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See ATL and SAV side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare ATL vs SAV

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among ATL's stronger departures

ATL → SAV posts a 85% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 67 of 144 BTS-tracked routes leaving Atlanta. The same hub also shows 75 mid-band and 2 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #1204 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About ATL to SAV

Atlanta to Savannah (ATL to SAV) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 85% on-time rate across 16,260 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 62.1 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 214 miles and is served by 3 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 71 of 5,726 flights were cancelled (1.2%) and 9 diverted (0.2%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 62% - a 33-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ATL–SAV peaks in October at 91.4% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~261 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 73.0%, a 18.4-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ATL to SAV rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ATL to SAV ranks #543 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from ATL to SAV? ▼
Flights from Atlanta to Savannah have a 85% on-time rate based on 16,260 flights. The average delay is 62.1 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ATL to SAV? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (71 of 5,726 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ATL to SAV? ▼
The flight distance from Atlanta (ATL) to Savannah (SAV) is approximately 214 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ATL to SAV? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (95% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (62% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

ATL Airport

Atlanta
SAV Airport

Savannah
Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using ATL–SAV data

ATL–SAV runs 6 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare ATL and SAV airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ATL airport
  • If your dates flex, October (91.4% on-time) beats July (73.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 85% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

Every figure on PlainFlights is rendered directly from BTS On-Time Performance data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates this specific route's on-time performance and monthly trend, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.