Newark (EWR) to Myrtle Beach (MYR): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Newark (EWR) to Myrtle Beach (MYR) has an unusually high scrub rate — 4.5% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 79% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%. United Airlines has been the safer pick, arriving on time 86% of the time.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.5%
- Flights/day
- 2.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 60m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 550 mi
Best airline from EWR to MYR
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 86% | 9 min | 1.2% | 334 |
| Republic Airways | 82% | 12 min | 4.9% | 879 |
| Spirit Airlines | 73% | 24 min | 5.4% | 952 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from EWR to MYR
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (55%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 17 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 84% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 22 min |
| Friday | 76% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 17 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 operations21%
- National airspace system48%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from EWR to MYR delayed?
- 22% of EWR–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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from EWR to MYR?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 334 flights. 3 airlines flew EWR–MYR frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from EWR to MYR?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (55%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from EWR to MYR?
- The scheduled EWR–MYR flight time averages 1h 60m over 550 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are EWR to MYR flights cancelled?
- 4.5% 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 EWR to MYR?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 62% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2026 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,165 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.