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Route · IAD → SAV · 2020–2025 BTS data

Washington to Savannah

The IAD–SAV corridor (Washington, DC → Savannah, GA) runs ahead of the national average, served by 9 carriers across roughly 515 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

79.5%
On-time
+0.5 pts
vs US avg
94 min
Delay when late
1,285
Flights

Cancelled

1.4%

Best Month

Oct 2020 93%

Worst Month

Aug 2021 51%

Distance

515 mi

Carriers

9

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Oct 2025 30 2 0 0 YX,G4
Jul 2025 39 13 0 1 YX,G4
Jan 2024 34 11 0 0 YX
Dec 2022 30 6 0 0 YV
Nov 2022 32 6 0 0 YV
Oct 2022 31 5 0 0 YX,YV
Sep 2022 30 3 2 0 YX
Aug 2022 31 13 0 0 YX
Jul 2022 31 6 0 0 YX
Apr 2022 30 4 0 0 YV
Mar 2022 55 20 1 0 UA,YV,YX
Feb 2022 45 13 0 0 YV,YX
Jan 2022 31 14 1 0 UA,YV,YX
Dec 2021 65 7 0 0 YV,YX
Nov 2021 85 8 0 0 YX
Oct 2021 93 13 0 0 YX
Sep 2021 89 13 3 0 UA,YX
Aug 2021 93 46 4 0 YX
Jul 2021 92 23 4 0 YX
Jun 2021 32 5 0 0 UA,YV
May 2021 46 6 0 0 UA,YV,YX
Dec 2020 32 2 1 0 YV,YX
Nov 2020 32 1 0 0 YV
Oct 2020 54 4 0 0 YV

Cancellation Rate

1.4%

16 of 1,162 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 1,162 flights

What the Data Says About IAD to SAV

1,285 tracked flights put the IAD to SAV pairing (Washington to Savannah) at a 79.5% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 94.1 minutes on average. Across the 515-mile route and its 9 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.4% cancelled and 0.1% diverted (1,162 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2020 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while Aug 2021 came in at just 51% - a 42-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from IAD to SAV?
Flights from Washington to Savannah have a 79.5% on-time rate based on 1,285 flights. The average delay is 94.1 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2020 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for IAD to SAV?
Over the last 24 months, 1.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (16 of 1,162 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from IAD to SAV?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Savannah (SAV) is approximately 515 miles. This route is served by 9 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from IAD to SAV?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2020 (93% on-time). The worst was Aug 2021 (51% 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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