Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Washington (DCA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying MYR to DCA isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 5.6% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 68% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 79% of the time.
- On-time
- 68%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 32 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 5.6%
- Flights/day
- 2.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 31m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 372 mi
Best airline from MYR to DCA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 79% | 11 min | 3.3% | 215 |
| PSA Airlines | 67% | 37 min | 5.9% | 1,179 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MYR to DCA
Aim for departures around 5 p.m. (87% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (51%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 33 min |
| Tuesday | 66% | 35 min |
| Wednesday | 70% | 36 min |
| Thursday | 66% | 30 min |
| Friday | 63% | 36 min |
| Saturdaybest | 78% | 23 min |
| Sunday | 64% | 35 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft43%
- Airline operations18%
- National airspace system24%
- Weather15%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MYR to DCA delayed?
- 32% of MYR–DCA 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 32 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MYR to DCA?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 79%, based on 215 flights. 2 airlines flew MYR–DCA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MYR to DCA?
- Departures around 5 p.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (51%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MYR to DCA?
- The scheduled MYR–DCA flight time averages 1h 31m over 372 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 32% of the time.
- How often are MYR to DCA flights cancelled?
- 5.6% 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 MYR to DCA?
- February 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 32% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 62-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,433 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.