Washington (DCA) to Myrtle Beach (MYR): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Washington (DCA) to Myrtle Beach (MYR) has an unusually high scrub rate — 4.9% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 75% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.9%
- Flights/day
- 2.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 37m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 372 mi
Best airline from DCA to MYR
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 82% | 8 min | 3.7% | 215 |
| PSA Airlines | 74% | 19 min | 5.1% | 1,180 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DCA to MYR
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (83% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 76% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 18 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 19 min |
| Friday | 68% | 23 min |
| Saturdaybest | 79% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 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 aircraft53%
- Airline operations20%
- National airspace system19%
- Weather8%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DCA to MYR delayed?
- 25% of DCA–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 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DCA to MYR?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 215 flights. 2 airlines flew DCA–MYR frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DCA to MYR?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (83% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (63%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DCA to MYR?
- The scheduled DCA–MYR flight time averages 1h 37m over 372 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are DCA to MYR flights cancelled?
- 4.9% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from DCA to MYR?
- February 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 53% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 44-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,434 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.