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Route on-time record

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

New York (John F. Kennedy International Airport) to Savannah (Savannah Hilton Head International Airport). 618 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 76% arrived within 15 minutes and 3.1% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was JetBlue 741 at 7:30 AM.

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

JFK → SAV

New York to Savannah: 618 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

76%

Cancelled

3.1%

avg delay 19 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

86% on time vs 64% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

Republic

75% chance on time

Check JFK to SAV fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $238 (JetBlue 341 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 · JetBlue 741

    7:30 AM → 9:52 AM2h 22m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as JetBlue 1841; its record covers all of them.

    84%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    87%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    8 min
    • Arrived on time 87% of the time (208 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 208 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 86% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 64%).
    • Departs outside JFK's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 66% of its 167 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 208 flights

    Find JetBlue 741 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · JetBlue 141

    8:30 PM → 11:11 PM2h 41m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-13.

    76%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    90%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    16 min
    • Arrived on time 90% of the time (10 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside JFK's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 66% of its 167 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • 90% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
    • Short track record (10 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 10 flights

    Find JetBlue 141 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · JetBlue 2841

    1:00 PM → 3:25 PM2h 25m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-13.

    69%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    69%
    Cancelled
    5.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    31 min
    • Arrived on time 69% of the time (89 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 5.3% of the time (5 of 95).
    • Departs inside JFK's trouble window: 66% of its 167 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • 51% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Moderate track record · 89 flights

    Find JetBlue 2841 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · Republic 5624 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express

    7:26 PM → 10:03 PM2h 37m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-11.

    66%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    59%
    Cancelled
    2.9%
    Avg arrival delay
    35 min
    • Arrived on time 59% of the time (34 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside JFK's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 66% of its 167 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • 75% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
    • Short track record (34 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 34 flights

    Find 7:26 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · JetBlue 341

    3:52 PM → 6:20 PM2h 28m nonstop

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

    57%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    51%
    Cancelled
    8.8%
    Avg arrival delay
    34 min
    • Arrived on time 51% of the time (72 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 8.8% of the time (7 of 80).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 64% on time; Before 9 AM: 86%).
    • Departs inside JFK's trouble window: 66% of its 167 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Moderate track record · 72 flights

    Find JetBlue 341 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Republic Airways (sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express)75%

    154 flights · 78% on time as flown · 2.5% cancel

  • JetBlue72%

    464 flights · 75% on time as flown · 3.4% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM86%

    200 flights · avg delay 7 min

  • 9 AM to noon74%

    74 flights · avg delay 17 min

  • Noon to 3 PM76%

    152 flights · avg delay 22 min

  • 3 to 6 PM64%

    144 flights · avg delay 29 min

  • 6 to 9 PM66%

    48 flights · avg delay 33 min

Best day: Wednesday (83%). Worst: Sunday (75%).

Smarter routing

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  • EWR → SAV 77% chance on time

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    Rank flightsFares

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
72
F
76
M
75
A
79
M
79
J
75
J
73
A
77
S
85
O
86
N
85
D
75

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft41%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)35%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume24%

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

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JFK to SAV questions

What time of day is best to fly JFK to SAV?
Before 9 AM: 86% of flights arrived on time, against 64% 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 JFK to SAV?
Republic, with a season-adjusted 75% chance of operating and arriving on time over 154 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 JFK to SAV?
January (72% on time); the best was October (86%), 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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