Albany (ALB) to Myrtle Beach (MYR): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Albany (ALB) to Myrtle Beach (MYR) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 119 departures over the past year, roughly 2 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 68% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 68%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 33 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.5%
- Flights/day
- 0.33
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 8m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 685 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ALB to MYR
Aim for departures around 5 p.m. (82% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (56%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 65% | 53 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 100% | 3 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 9 min |
| Friday | 69% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 60% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 63% | 44 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft47%
- Airline operations12%
- National airspace system18%
- Weather22%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ALB to MYR delayed?
- 32% of ALB–MYR flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 33 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ALB to MYR?
- Departures around 5 p.m. have the best record (82% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (56%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ALB to MYR?
- The scheduled ALB–MYR flight time averages 2h 8m over 685 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 32% of the time.
- How often are ALB to MYR flights cancelled?
- 2.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for ALB to MYR?
- Thursday flights have the best record at 81% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Saturday trails at 60%.
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Based on 281 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.