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Route on-time record

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

Savannah (Savannah Hilton Head International Airport) to Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport). 1,087 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 77% arrived within 15 minutes and 4.8% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was PSA 5146 at 7:02 AM.

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

SAV → DCA

Savannah to Washington: 1,087 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

77%

Cancelled

4.8%

avg delay 28 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

88% on time vs 37% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

PSA

73% chance on time

Check SAV to DCA fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $394 (American 5146 on 2026-10-25). 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 5146 · sold as American Eagle

    7:02 AM → 9:00 AM1h 56m nonstop

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

    84%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    88%
    Cancelled
    4.1%
    Avg arrival delay
    20 min
    • Arrived on time 88% of the time (347 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 4.1% of the time (15 of 363).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 88% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 37%).

    Strong track record · 347 flights

    Find 7:02 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · PSA 5418 · sold as American Eagle

    11:19 AM → 1:14 PM1h 55m nonstop

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

    82%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    91%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    12 min
    • Arrived on time 91% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
    • Lands inside DCA's trouble window: 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • Short track record (44 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 44 flights

    Find 11:19 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · PSA 5178 · sold as American Eagle

    12:20 PM → 2:12 PM1h 52m nonstop

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

    77%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    80%
    Cancelled
    2.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    32 min
    • Arrived on time 80% of the time (209 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Lands inside DCA's trouble window: 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Strong track record · 209 flights

    Find 12:20 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · PSA 5380 · sold as American Eagle

    9:06 AM → 11:00 AM1h 54m nonstop

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

    76%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    90%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    6 min
    • Arrived on time 90% of the time (10 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Short track record (10 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 10 flights

    Find 9:06 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · Republic 4553 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express

    4:05 PM → 6:00 PM1h 55m nonstop

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

    72%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    78%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    34 min
    • Arrived on time 78% of the time (9 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Lands inside DCA's trouble window: 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • 84% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
    • Short track record (9 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 9 flights

    Find 4:05 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  6. #6 · PSA 5419 · sold as American Eagle

    3:02 PM → 4:59 PM1h 57m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-19.

    64%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    66%
    Cancelled
    4.2%
    Avg arrival delay
    31 min
    • Arrived on time 66% of the time (91 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 4.2% of the time (4 of 96).
    • Lands inside DCA's trouble window: 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • 68% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Moderate track record · 91 flights

    Find 3:02 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  7. #7 · PSA 5387 · sold as American Eagle

    7:30 PM → 9:26 PM1h 56m nonstop

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

    56%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    75%
    Cancelled
    11.1%
    Avg arrival delay
    19 min
    • Arrived on time 75% of the time (8 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 37% on time; Before 9 AM: 88%).
    • 68% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
    • Short track record (8 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 8 flights

    Find 7:30 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)73%

    977 flights · 77% on time as flown · 4.8% cancel

  • Republic Airways (sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express)72%

    67 flights · 75% on time as flown · 4.7% cancel

  • Envoy Air (sold as American Eagle)71%

    37 flights · 71% on time as flown · 4.9% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM88%

    363 flights · avg delay 20 min

  • 9 AM to noon83%

    321 flights · avg delay 25 min

  • Noon to 3 PM71%

    154 flights · avg delay 26 min

  • 3 to 6 PM70%

    126 flights · avg delay 38 min

  • 6 to 9 PM37%

    123 flights · avg delay 56 min

Best day: Saturday (85%). Worst: Friday (76%).

Smarter routing

Nearby airports that run more on time

  • SAV → BWI 79% chance on time

    Savannah Hilton Head International Airport to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 994 flights a year · 30 mi from your airports · yours: 73%

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  • HHH → DCA 78% chance on time

    Hilton Head Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · 343 flights a year · 30 mi from your airports · yours: 73%

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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
77
F
71
M
77
A
80
M
82
J
80
J
74
A
77
S
82
O
84
N
82
D
76

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft41%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)34%
  • Severe weather13%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume12%

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

SAV to DCA questions

What time of day is best to fly SAV to DCA?
Before 9 AM: 88% of flights arrived on time, against 37% for departures 6 to 9 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 SAV to DCA?
PSA, with a season-adjusted 73% chance of operating and arriving on time over 977 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 SAV to DCA?
February (71% on time); the best was October (84%), 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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