Atlanta (ATL) to Myrtle Beach (MYR): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Atlanta (ATL) to Myrtle Beach (MYR) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 94% of arrivals were on time; in July 2025 that fell to 61% — a 33-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (84% vs 73%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.6%
- Flights/day
- 4.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 13m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 317 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ATL to MYR
Aim for departures around 7 p.m. (95% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (62%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 14 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 13 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 84% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 13 min |
| Friday | 79% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 18 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft27%
- Airline operations49%
- National airspace system16%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ATL to MYR delayed?
- 20% of ATL–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 14 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ATL to MYR?
- Departures around 7 p.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (62%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ATL to MYR?
- The scheduled ATL–MYR flight time averages 1h 13m over 317 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are ATL to MYR flights cancelled?
- 1.6% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from ATL to MYR?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 61% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,094 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.