Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Detroit (DTW): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on MYR–DTW. December 2024 flights landed on schedule 97% of the time, but July 2025 dropped to 73% — a gap of 24 points. Across the full period the route averages 87% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (89% vs 78%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 87%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 10 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.9%
- Flights/day
- 1.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 59m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 636 mi
Best airline from MYR to DTW
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 88% | 8 min | 2.1% | 725 |
| Spirit Airlines | 83% | 15 min | 1.6% | 319 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MYR to DTW
Aim for departures around 4 p.m. (91% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (72%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 89% | 9 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 91% | 6 min |
| Wednesday | 91% | 3 min |
| Thursday | 88% | 8 min |
| Friday | 84% | 11 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 82% | 12 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft53%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system16%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MYR to DTW delayed?
- 14% of MYR–DTW 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 10 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MYR to DTW?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 88%, based on 725 flights. 2 airlines flew MYR–DTW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MYR to DTW?
- Departures around 4 p.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (72%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MYR to DTW?
- The scheduled MYR–DTW flight time averages 1h 59m over 636 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 14% of the time.
- How often are MYR to DTW flights cancelled?
- 1.9% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from MYR to DTW?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 73% of arrivals on time. The best was December 2024 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 24-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,046 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.