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

The most reliable airline on the SAV to DTW route is Delta Air Lines, with an on-time arrival rate of 87%.

How often are flights delayed from SAV to DTW?

About 19% of flights from SAV to DTW experience delays. 81% arrive on time.

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

When flights from SAV to DTW are delayed, the average delay is approximately 92 minutes.

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

With 81% of SAV to DTW flights arriving on time and an average delay of 92 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at DTW is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

SAV → DTW

SAV (Savannah) to DTW (Detroit)

SAV (Savannah) to DTW (Detroit) flights arrive on time 81% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Delta Air Lines at 87%. The average delay is 92 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 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 87% on time vs SkyWest Airlines at 65%.

Airline Comparison

Delta Air Lines leads at 87% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 65%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from SAV

80% on time

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

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

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Arriving at DTW

84% on time

When flights into DTW are late, the average delay is 75 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at DTW: 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.