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Newark (EWR) to Myrtle Beach (MYR): On-Time Performance

Data through May 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 85% of the time.

On-time
79%
arrived <15 min late
Avg delay
17 min
completed flights
Cancelled
4.5%
Flights/day
2.8
last 12 months
Duration
1h 60m
scheduled
Distance
550 mi

Best airline from EWR to MYR

3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.

AirlineOn-timeAvg delayCancelledFlights
United Airlinesmost reliable85%10 min1.6%306
Republic Airways82%11 min4.7%846
Spirit Airlines74%24 min5.2%1,012

Monthly on-time trend

Monthly on-time percentage for EWR to MYR flights50%75%100%June 2024: 85% on-time (120 flights)85Jun 2024July 2024: 72% on-time (116 flights)72August 2024: 77% on-time (121 flights)77September 2024: 93% on-time (108 flights)93Sep 2024October 2024: 89% on-time (119 flights)89November 2024: 80% on-time (88 flights)80December 2024: 75% on-time (65 flights)75Dec 2024January 2025: 85% on-time (62 flights)85February 2025: 83% on-time (56 flights)83March 2025: 78% on-time (77 flights)78Mar 2025April 2025: 74% on-time (113 flights)74May 2025: 62% on-time (96 flights)62June 2025: 71% on-time (81 flights)71Jun 2025July 2025: 66% on-time (91 flights)66August 2025: 82% on-time (121 flights)82September 2025: 85% on-time (113 flights)85Sep 2025October 2025: 71% on-time (90 flights)71November 2025: 72% on-time (61 flights)72December 2025: 68% on-time (70 flights)68Dec 2025January 2026: 78% on-time (61 flights)78February 2026: 86% on-time (84 flights)86March 2026: 70% on-time (93 flights)70Mar 2026April 2026: 84% on-time (94 flights)84May 2026: 95% on-time (64 flights)95

Best time to fly from EWR to MYR

Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (55%).

On-time percentage by scheduled departure hour, EWR to MYR5 a.m.: 94% on-time (69 flights)56 a.m.: 85% on-time (83 flights)67 a.m.: 91% on-time (135 flights)78 a.m.: 82% on-time (259 flights)89 a.m.: 87% on-time (130 flights)910 a.m.: 84% on-time (246 flights)1011 a.m.: 81% on-time (90 flights)1112 p.m.: 74% on-time (130 flights)121 p.m.: 86% on-time (58 flights)132 p.m.: 71% on-time (271 flights)143 p.m.: 81% on-time (279 flights)154 p.m.: 82% on-time (125 flights)165 p.m.: 63% on-time (62 flights)176 p.m.: 55% on-time (74 flights)189 p.m.: 55% on-time (77 flights)2110 p.m.: 58% on-time (43 flights)22scheduled departure hour

By day of week

DayOn-timeAvg delay
Monday76%17 min
Tuesdaybest85%13 min
Wednesday82%13 min
Thursday73%24 min
Friday78%19 min
Saturday78%16 min
Sunday80%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 aircraft28%
  • Airline operations22%
  • National airspace system46%
  • Weather3%

Frequently asked questions

How often are flights from EWR to MYR delayed?
21% of EWR–MYR flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. 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 85%, based on 306 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 21% of the time.
How often are EWR to MYR flights cancelled?
4.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — 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.

Based on 2,164 flights, 2024-062026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.