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Route · DTW → SAV · 2020–2025 BTS data

Detroit to Savannah

The DTW–SAV corridor (Detroit, MI → Savannah, GA) runs ahead of the national average, served by 6 carriers across roughly 705 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.2%
On-time
+3.2 pts
vs US avg
64 min
Delay when late
1,099
Flights

Cancelled

1.3%

Best Month

Sep 2025 91%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 69%

Distance

705 mi

Carriers

6

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 39 12 1 0 DL,OO
Nov 2025 58 14 0 0 OO,DL
Oct 2025 61 8 0 1 DL,OO
Sep 2025 55 5 0 0 OO,DL
Aug 2025 62 17 1 0 OO,DL
Jul 2025 58 18 1 0 OO,DL
Jun 2025 58 14 0 0 OO,DL
May 2025 55 14 0 0 OO,DL
Dec 2024 31 2 0 0 DL
Oct 2024 30 3 0 0 DL
Sep 2024 30 1 0 0 DL
Aug 2024 31 5 0 0 DL
Jul 2024 31 4 3 0 DL
Jun 2024 30 1 0 0 DL
May 2024 30 6 0 0 DL
Oct 2023 31 0 0 0 9E
Sep 2023 33 5 0 0 9E,DL
Aug 2023 31 5 2 0 9E,DL
Jul 2023 35 10 0 0 9E,DL
Sep 2022 30 3 1 1 DL
Aug 2022 31 6 0 0 DL
Jul 2022 31 10 0 0 DL
Jun 2022 31 5 1 0 DL
May 2022 35 9 2 0 DL

Cancellation Rate

1.3%

12 of 947 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

2 of 947 flights

What the Data Says About DTW to SAV

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Detroit to Savannah (DTW to SAV) running a 82.2% on-time rate over 1,099 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 63.7 minutes. The 705-mile corridor is served by 6 carriers, and over the last 24 months 1.3% of 947 flights were cancelled, 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 91% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 69% - a 22-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from DTW to SAV?
Flights from Detroit to Savannah have a 82.2% on-time rate based on 1,099 flights. The average delay is 63.7 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 91% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DTW to SAV?
Over the last 24 months, 1.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (12 of 947 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DTW to SAV?
The flight distance from Detroit (DTW) to Savannah (SAV) is approximately 705 miles. This route is served by 6 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DTW to SAV?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (91% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (69% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

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

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 Editorial

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