New York (LGA) to Myrtle Beach (MYR): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Delays are only half the story on LGA–MYR: 3.4% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 82% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.4%
- Flights/day
- 2.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 60m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 563 mi
Best airline from LGA to MYR
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 83% | 15 min | 4.9% | 344 |
| Spirit Airlines | 83% | 14 min | 4.1% | 902 |
| Delta Air Lines | 81% | 14 min | 1.0% | 401 |
| Republic Airways | 78% | 10 min | 1.2% | 83 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGA to MYR
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (61%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 17 min |
| Thursdaybest | 87% | 10 min |
| Friday | 80% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 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 aircraft23%
- Airline operations37%
- National airspace system34%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LGA to MYR delayed?
- 18% of LGA–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 14 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LGA to MYR?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 344 flights. 4 airlines flew LGA–MYR frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LGA to MYR?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (61%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LGA to MYR?
- The scheduled LGA–MYR flight time averages 1h 60m over 563 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are LGA to MYR flights cancelled?
- 3.4% 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 LGA to MYR?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 61% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,730 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.