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New York (LGA) to Myrtle Beach (MYR): On-Time Performance

Data through July 2026

Delays are only half the story on LGA–MYR: 3.3% 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%. Endeavor Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 84% of the time.

On-time
82%
arrived <15 min late
Avg delay
15 min
completed flights
Cancelled
3.3%
Flights/day
1.8
last 12 months
Duration
1h 60m
scheduled
Distance
563 mi

Best airline from LGA to MYR

4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.

AirlineOn-timeAvg delayCancelledFlights
Endeavor Airmost reliable84%15 min4.7%276
Spirit Airlines82%15 min4.2%842
Delta Air Lines81%15 min1.1%467
Republic Airways76%14 min2.0%100

Monthly on-time trend

Monthly on-time percentage for LGA to MYR flights50%75%100%August 2024: 84% on-time (136 flights)84Aug 2024September 2024: 93% on-time (122 flights)93October 2024: 95% on-time (101 flights)95November 2024: 91% on-time (97 flights)91Nov 2024December 2024: 80% on-time (93 flights)80January 2025: 88% on-time (34 flights)88February 2025: 77% on-time (26 flights)77Feb 2025March 2025: 73% on-time (31 flights)73April 2025: 94% on-time (47 flights)94May 2025: 87% on-time (61 flights)87May 2025June 2025: 70% on-time (64 flights)70July 2025: 71% on-time (69 flights)71August 2025: 83% on-time (90 flights)83Aug 2025September 2025: 92% on-time (63 flights)92October 2025: 79% on-time (61 flights)79November 2025: 70% on-time (57 flights)70Nov 2025December 2025: 61% on-time (72 flights)61January 2026: 80% on-time (34 flights)80February 2026: 81% on-time (43 flights)81Feb 2026March 2026: 61% on-time (48 flights)61April 2026: 80% on-time (71 flights)80May 2026: 80% on-time (45 flights)80May 2026June 2026: 87% on-time (40 flights)87July 2026: 64% on-time (43 flights)64

Best time to fly from LGA to MYR

Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (59%).

On-time percentage by scheduled departure hour, LGA to MYR5 a.m.: 94% on-time (133 flights)57 a.m.: 73% on-time (181 flights)78 a.m.: 82% on-time (148 flights)89 a.m.: 84% on-time (621 flights)910 a.m.: 82% on-time (85 flights)1011 a.m.: 84% on-time (86 flights)1112 p.m.: 88% on-time (40 flights)121 p.m.: 93% on-time (99 flights)132 p.m.: 77% on-time (31 flights)144 p.m.: 59% on-time (85 flights)166 p.m.: 62% on-time (33 flights)187 p.m.: 85% on-time (55 flights)198 p.m.: 68% on-time (85 flights)20scheduled departure hour

By day of week

DayOn-timeAvg delay
Monday79%18 min
Tuesday84%12 min
Wednesday83%17 min
Thursdaybest87%9 min
Friday79%15 min
Saturday80%15 min
Sunday80%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 aircraft21%
  • Airline operations39%
  • National airspace system33%
  • Weather7%

Frequently asked questions

How often are flights from LGA to MYR delayed?
19% of LGA–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 15 minutes.
Which airline is most reliable from LGA to MYR?
Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 276 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 4 p.m. have the worst (59%). 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 19% of the time.
How often are LGA to MYR flights cancelled?
3.3% 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 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.

Based on 1,685 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.