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Route · SAV → DTW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Savannah to Detroit

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

Data updated 2026-06-13

80.7%
On-time
+1.7 pts
vs US avg
92 min
Delay when late
1,070
Flights

Cancelled

1.4%

Best Month

Sep 2025 91%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 66%

Distance

705 mi

Carriers

6

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 39 11 1 0 DL,OO
Nov 2025 58 12 1 0 OO,DL
Oct 2025 61 7 0 0 DL,OO
Sep 2025 55 5 0 0 OO,DL
Aug 2025 62 16 1 0 OO,DL
Jul 2025 58 20 1 1 OO,DL
Jun 2025 58 16 0 0 OO,DL
May 2025 55 17 0 0 OO,DL
Dec 2024 31 3 0 0 DL
Oct 2024 30 3 0 0 DL
Sep 2024 30 4 0 0 DL
Aug 2024 31 6 0 0 DL
Jul 2024 31 7 3 0 DL
Jun 2024 30 2 0 0 DL
May 2024 30 10 0 0 DL
Oct 2023 31 1 0 0 9E
Sep 2023 33 5 0 0 9E,DL
Aug 2023 31 7 2 1 9E,DL
Jul 2023 35 10 0 0 9E,DL
Sep 2022 30 3 1 0 DL
Aug 2022 31 5 0 0 DL
Jul 2022 31 8 0 0 DL
Jun 2022 31 8 1 0 DL
May 2022 35 13 2 0 DL

Cancellation Rate

1.4%

13 of 947 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

2 of 947 flights

What the Data Says About SAV to DTW

1,070 tracked flights put the SAV to DTW pairing (Savannah to Detroit) at a 80.7% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 91.7 minutes on average. Across the 705-mile route and its 6 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.4% cancelled and 0.2% diverted (947 flights sampled).

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 66% - a 25-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from SAV to DTW?
Flights from Savannah to Detroit have a 80.7% on-time rate based on 1,070 flights. The average delay is 91.7 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 91% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for SAV to DTW?
Over the last 24 months, 1.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (13 of 947 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from SAV to DTW?
The flight distance from Savannah (SAV) to Detroit (DTW) is approximately 705 miles. This route is served by 6 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from SAV to DTW?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (91% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (66% 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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