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Route on-time record

DCA to SAV: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) to Savannah (Savannah Hilton Head International Airport). 1,087 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 68% arrived within 15 minutes and 4.0% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was PSA 5418 at 8:41 AM.

Flying on a specific date? We’ll adjust for the month, the weekday and the forecast.

DCA → SAV

Washington to Savannah: 1,087 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

68%

Cancelled

4.0%

avg delay 31 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

84% on time vs 44% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

Envoy

69% chance on time

Check DCA to SAV fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $284 (American 5198 on 2026-10-24). Fares open on our travel partner (Aviasales). Pick the flight number you chose here.

Most reliable nonstop flights

Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.

  1. #1 · PSA 5418 · sold as American Eagle

    8:41 AM → 10:49 AM2h 08m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.

    81%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    89%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    3 min
    • Arrived on time 89% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 84% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 44%).
    • Departs outside DCA's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Limited track record · 44 flights

    Find 8:41 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · PSA 5178 · sold as American Eagle

    9:40 AM → 11:50 AM2h 10m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.

    79%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    85%
    Cancelled
    3.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    10 min
    • Arrived on time 85% of the time (173 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.3% of the time (6 of 180).
    • Departs outside DCA's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • 51% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Moderate track record · 173 flights

    Find 9:40 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · PSA 5380 · sold as American Eagle

    6:33 AM → 8:35 AM2h 02m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    72%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    100%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    0 min
    • Arrived on time 100% of the time (10 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 84% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 44%).
    • Departs outside DCA's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Short track record (10 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 10 flights

    Find 6:33 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · Republic 4553 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express

    1:38 PM → 3:35 PM1h 57m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    71%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    88%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    5 min
    • Arrived on time 88% of the time (8 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside DCA's trouble window: 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • Short track record (8 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 8 flights

    Find 1:38 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · PSA 5419 · sold as American Eagle

    12:28 PM → 2:32 PM2h 04m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.

    57%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    57%
    Cancelled
    5.6%
    Avg arrival delay
    44 min
    • Arrived on time 57% of the time (167 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 5.6% of the time (10 of 177).
    • Departs outside DCA's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 167 flights

    Find 12:28 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  6. #6 · PSA 5387 · sold as American Eagle

    5:00 PM → 7:00 PM2h 00m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    57%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    73%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    28 min
    • Arrived on time 73% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 44% on time; Before 9 AM: 84%).
    • Departs inside DCA's trouble window: 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • 57% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Limited track record · 11 flights

    Find 5:00 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  7. #7 · PSA 5384 · sold as American Eagle

    6:59 PM → 8:59 PM2h 00m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    56%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    55%
    Cancelled
    3.1%
    Avg arrival delay
    48 min
    • Arrived on time 55% of the time (186 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.1% of the time (6 of 192).
    • Departs inside DCA's trouble window: 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • 60% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Moderate track record · 186 flights

    Find 6:59 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  8. #8 · PSA 5554 · sold as American Eagle

    7:39 PM → 9:36 PM1h 57m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.

    51%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    55%
    Cancelled
    8.1%
    Avg arrival delay
    57 min
    • Arrived on time 55% of the time (137 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 8.1% of the time (12 of 149).
    • Departs outside DCA's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • 54% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Moderate track record · 137 flights

    Find 7:39 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Envoy Air (sold as American Eagle)69%

    37 flights · 76% on time as flown · 3.2% cancel

  • Republic Airways (sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express)67%

    67 flights · 73% on time as flown · 4.2% cancel

  • PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)64%

    977 flights · 67% on time as flown · 4.2% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

  • Before 9 AM84%

    319 flights · avg delay 10 min

  • 9 AM to noon75%

    90 flights · avg delay 16 min

  • Noon to 3 PM74%

    204 flights · avg delay 26 min

  • 3 to 6 PM44%

    134 flights · avg delay 47 min

  • 6 to 9 PM55%

    340 flights · avg delay 51 min

Best day: Saturday (78%). Worst: Friday (69%).

Smarter routing

Nearby airports that run more on time

  • DCA → HHH 83% chance on time

    Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Hilton Head Airport · 343 flights a year · 30 mi from your airports · yours: 65%

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  • BWI → SAV 80% chance on time

    Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Savannah Hilton Head International Airport · 995 flights a year · 30 mi from your airports · yours: 65%

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On time by month

All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.

J
73
F
67
M
76
A
76
M
69
J
71
J
57
A
73
S
71
O
79
N
79
D
72

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft57%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)25%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume12%
  • Severe weather6%

Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.

Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure

DCA to SAV questions

What time of day is best to fly DCA to SAV?
Before 9 AM: 84% of flights arrived on time, against 44% for departures 3 to 6 PM. Later flights inherit delays from earlier ones, so the first departures of the day usually run best.
Which airline is most on time from DCA to SAV?
Envoy, with a season-adjusted 69% chance of operating and arriving on time over 37 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
What is the worst month for delays on DCA to SAV?
July (57% on time); the best was October (79%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
Is this a prediction for my flight?
No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.

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