Which airline is most reliable for DTW (Detroit) to SAV (Savannah)?

The most reliable airline on the DTW to SAV route is Delta Air Lines, with an on-time arrival rate of 91%.

How often are flights delayed from DTW to SAV?

About 17% of flights from DTW to SAV experience delays. 83% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on DTW to SAV flights?

When flights from DTW to SAV are delayed, the average delay is approximately 59 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a DTW to SAV flight?

With 83% of DTW to SAV flights arriving on time and an average delay of 59 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at SAV is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

DTW → SAV

DTW (Detroit) to SAV (Savannah)

DTW (Detroit) to SAV (Savannah) flights arrive on time 83% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Delta Air Lines at 91%. The average delay is 59 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 83% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

Delta Air Lines is significantly more reliable on this route at 91% on time vs SkyWest Airlines at 64%.

Airline Comparison

Delta Air Lines leads at 91% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 64%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from DTW

84% on time

Expect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. DTW has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~5 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at SAV

80% on time

When flights into SAV are late, the average delay is 73 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at SAV: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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Data last updated March 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.