Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Newark (EWR): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Newark (EWR) has an unusually high scrub rate — 6.5% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 76% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 25 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 6.5%
- Flights/day
- 2.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 57m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 550 mi
Best airline from MYR to EWR
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 81% | 15 min | 2.0% | 306 |
| Spirit Airlines | 75% | 25 min | 7.1% | 1,013 |
| Republic Airways | 75% | 28 min | 7.4% | 846 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MYR to EWR
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (60%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 22 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 79% | 19 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 30 min |
| Thursday | 70% | 35 min |
| Friday | 74% | 23 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 24 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft25%
- Airline operations18%
- National airspace system56%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MYR to EWR delayed?
- 24% of MYR–EWR 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 25 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MYR to EWR?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 306 flights. 3 airlines flew MYR–EWR frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MYR to EWR?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (60%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MYR to EWR?
- The scheduled MYR–EWR flight time averages 1h 57m over 550 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are MYR to EWR flights cancelled?
- 6.5% 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 MYR to EWR?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 57% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 37-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,165 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.