66% of flights from Savannah to Boston arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. The noon departures ran on time 71% of the time; the 3 p.m. ones 59%. Most reliable airline: JetBlue (68%). 16% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for SAV → BOS: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 44% of the time. About 1 in 8 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 49 three hours or more; 3.4% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early66%
- 15–30 min late8.0%
- 30–60 min late9.9%
- 1–2 hours late8.4%
- 2–3 hours late2.1%
- 3+ hours late2.1%
- Diverted0.1%
- Cancelled3.4%
Share of all 1,023 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | 581 | 68% | 3.3% | −5 min | 11.0% | +84 min | JetBlue |
| Delta Air Lines | 442 | 64% | 3.6% | −2 min | 14.5% | +79 min | Republic Airways 96%, Delta Air Lines 4% |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at SAV). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | Delta Air Lines |
|---|---|
| 2 p.m. | 66% |
| 3 p.m. | 58% |
Last flight of the day
On SAV → BOS, each airline's last flight of the day was cancelled 2.6% of the time, against 0.7% for its earlier flights (3.8× as often). It arrived 3+ hours late 1.1% of the time (earlier flights: 1.4%). It matters more than the numbers suggest. Miss an earlier flight and there's another one that evening; miss the last one and you're usually waiting until morning.
| Airline | Last departure | Last: cancelled | Last: 3h+ late | Earlier: cancelled | Next morning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | 9:43 a.m. | 2.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | first flight 9:38 a.m. |
Last flight = the airline's last scheduled departure on this route that day, on days it flies the route at least twice; past 12 months. Times are typical scheduled times over the latest three months.
If you need to be in BOS tonight, book an earlier flight so there's a backup if it's cancelled.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: April (78%). Worst: July (53%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 143 | 65% | 5.6% |
| Tuesday | 123 | 66% | 4.1% |
| Wednesday | 124 | 71% | 0.8% |
| Thursday | 136 | 66% | 2.9% |
| Friday | 139 | 70% | 0.7% |
| Saturday | 176 | 73% | 4.5% |
| Sunday | 182 | 54% | 4.4% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: airline 23 · weather 8 · air traffic/airport 4
Month by month
Flight numbers on this route
Regular flights with at least 120 scheduled trips in the past year. Sorted by departure time.
| Flight | Departs | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 150 | 9:38 a.m. | 146 | 73% | 4.1% | −6 min | JetBlue |
| B6 250 | 7:30 p.m. | 154 | 68% | 1.9% | −3 min | JetBlue |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2025 | 4 | 0% | 0 |
| Jul 11, 2026 | 4 | 0% | 0 |
| Jul 18, 2026 | 4 | 0% | 2 |
| Aug 23, 2026 | 4 | 0% | 1 |
| Oct 5, 2025 | 4 | 0% | 0 |
Questions
How often are flights from SAV to BOS on time?
66% of 1,023 scheduled flights from Savannah, GA to Boston, MA arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 3.4% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly SAV to BOS?
Flights scheduled to leave at noon were the most reliable (71% on time). The 3 p.m. departures were the least (59%).
Which airline is most on time from SAV to BOS?
JetBlue: 68% of its 581 flights on the route arrived on time. Delta Air Lines: 64%.
What month has the most delays from SAV to BOS?
July (53% on time). The best month is April (78%), over 2023–2026.
Is the last flight of the day from SAV to BOS more likely to be cancelled?
Yes. Each airline's last SAV–BOS flight of the day was cancelled 2.6% of the time over the past year, against 0.7% for its earlier flights. If the last flight is cancelled, the next one is usually the following morning.
Related
- BOS → SAV (return)
- Savannah Hilton Head (SAV) delays by hour
- Flights into Boston Logan (BOS)
- JetBlue on-time record
- Delta Air Lines on-time record
- Connecting off this flight? Check the risk
Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.