75% of flights from Savannah to Newark arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. The 6 a.m. departures ran on time 92% of the time; the 4 p.m. ones 45%. Most reliable airline: United Airlines (78%). 15% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for SAV → EWR: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 36% of the time. About 1 in 9 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 28 three hours or more; 3.8% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early75%
- 15–30 min late4.3%
- 30–60 min late5.3%
- 1–2 hours late5.4%
- 2–3 hours late1.9%
- 3+ hours late3.6%
- Diverted0.4%
- Cancelled3.8%
Share of all 1,080 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 888 | 78% | 3.4% | −11 min | 9.0% | +114 min | United Airlines 81%, Republic Airways 19% |
| Spirit Airlines | 192 | 64% | 5.7% | −6 min | 19.3% | +104 min | Spirit Airlines |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at SAV). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | United Airlines |
|---|---|
| 6 a.m. | 92% |
Last flight of the day
On SAV → EWR, each airline's last flight of the day was cancelled 3.6% of the time, against 3.1% for its earlier flights, about the same. It arrived 3+ hours late 6.6% of the time (earlier flights: 1.3%). It matters more than the numbers suggest. Miss an earlier flight and there's another one that evening; miss the last one and you're usually waiting until morning.
| Airline | Last departure | Last: cancelled | Last: 3h+ late | Earlier: cancelled | Next morning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 3:23 p.m. | 3.6% | 6.6% | 3.1% | first flight 6:15 a.m. |
Last flight = the airline's last scheduled departure on this route that day, on days it flies the route at least twice; past 12 months. Times are typical scheduled times over the latest three months.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: September (85%). Worst: July (65%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 167 | 71% | 7.2% |
| Tuesday | 145 | 77% | 2.8% |
| Wednesday | 143 | 83% | 0.7% |
| Thursday | 156 | 77% | 1.9% |
| Friday | 163 | 75% | 3.1% |
| Saturday | 144 | 78% | 4.2% |
| Sunday | 162 | 70% | 6.2% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 36 · airline 3 · air traffic/airport 2
Month by month
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2026 | 4 | 0% | 4 |
| Dec 14, 2025 | 3 | 0% | 2 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 1 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 1 |
| Jan 25, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 3 |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Savannah or Newark. None has been clearly more reliable than SAV → EWR.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAV → EWR (this route) | 1,080 | 75% | 3.8% |
| SAV → JFK Savannah Hilton Head to New York JFK | 1,572 | 73% | 6.4% |
| SAV → LGA Savannah Hilton Head to LaGuardia | 1,114 | 69% | 6.6% |
Questions
How often are flights from SAV to EWR on time?
75% of 1,080 scheduled flights from Savannah, GA to Newark, NJ arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 3.8% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly SAV to EWR?
Flights scheduled to leave at 6 a.m. were the most reliable (92% on time). The 4 p.m. departures were the least (45%).
Which airline is most on time from SAV to EWR?
United Airlines: 78% of its 888 flights on the route arrived on time. Spirit Airlines: 64%.
What month has the most delays from SAV to EWR?
July (65% on time). The best month is September (85%), over 2023–2026.
Is the last flight of the day from SAV to EWR more likely to be cancelled?
Not much. Each airline's last SAV–EWR flight of the day was cancelled 3.6% of the time over the past year, against 3.1% for its earlier flights. If the last flight is cancelled, the next one is usually the following morning.
Related
- EWR → SAV (return)
- Savannah Hilton Head (SAV) delays by hour
- Flights into Newark (EWR)
- United Airlines on-time record
- Spirit Airlines on-time record
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.