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 88%.

How often are flights delayed from DTW to SAV?

About 19% of flights from DTW to SAV experience delays. 81% 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 63 minutes.

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

With 81% of DTW to SAV flights arriving on time and an average delay of 63 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 81% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Delta Air Lines at 88%. The average delay is 63 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated August 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 81% 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 88% on time vs SkyWest Airlines at 65%.

Airline Comparison

Delta Air Lines leads at 88% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 65%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from DTW

80% on time

Expect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. DTW has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~11 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at SAV

79% on time

When flights into SAV are late, the average delay is 79 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at SAV: TSA is ~25 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

SAV has a 2.1% cancellation rate — keep the airline app handy for rebooking.

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