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Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Chicago (ORD): On-Time Performance

Data through May 2026

Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Chicago (ORD) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2024, 95% of arrivals were on time; in July 2025 that fell to 48% — a 47-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 74% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (81% vs 57%), which matters most in the rough months.

On-time
74%
arrived <15 min late
Avg delay
20 min
completed flights
Cancelled
1.2%
Flights/day
1.4
last 12 months
Duration
2h 32m
scheduled
Distance
753 mi

Best airline from MYR to ORD

5 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.

AirlineOn-timeAvg delayCancelledFlights
Republic Airwaysmost reliable94%4 min0.0%154
SkyWest Airlines83%12 min0.0%137
Spirit Airlines71%23 min2.2%178
United Airlines66%25 min1.2%247
Envoy Air64%30 min2.3%128

Monthly on-time trend

Monthly on-time percentage for MYR to ORD flights50%75%100%June 2024: 69% on-time (69 flights)69Jun 2024July 2024: 64% on-time (70 flights)64August 2024: 75% on-time (70 flights)75September 2024: 95% on-time (60 flights)95Sep 2024October 2024: 94% on-time (34 flights)94April 2025: 88% on-time (16 flights)88May 2025: 86% on-time (44 flights)86May 2025June 2025: 66% on-time (77 flights)66July 2025: 48% on-time (83 flights)48August 2025: 72% on-time (77 flights)72Aug 2025September 2025: 69% on-time (32 flights)69October 2025: 88% on-time (25 flights)88March 2026: 69% on-time (27 flights)69Mar 2026April 2026: 77% on-time (92 flights)77May 2026: 82% on-time (90 flights)82

Best time to fly from MYR to ORD

Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (86% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (55%).

On-time percentage by scheduled departure hour, MYR to ORD11 a.m.: 81% on-time (110 flights)1112 p.m.: 80% on-time (90 flights)121 p.m.: 86% on-time (141 flights)132 p.m.: 85% on-time (61 flights)143 p.m.: 77% on-time (139 flights)154 p.m.: 64% on-time (185 flights)165 p.m.: 55% on-time (111 flights)176 p.m.: 67% on-time (25 flights)18scheduled departure hour

By day of week

DayOn-timeAvg delay
Monday78%16 min
Tuesday76%16 min
Wednesday73%26 min
Thursday64%26 min
Fridaybest80%19 min
Saturday73%20 min
Sunday74%15 min

What causes delays on this route

Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.

  • Late-arriving aircraft51%
  • Airline operations12%
  • National airspace system32%
  • Weather5%

Frequently asked questions

How often are flights from MYR to ORD delayed?
26% of MYR–ORD 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 20 minutes.
Which airline is most reliable from MYR to ORD?
Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 94%, based on 154 flights. 5 airlines flew MYR–ORD frequently enough to compare in this period.
What is the best time of day to fly from MYR to ORD?
Departures around 1 p.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (55%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
How long is the flight from MYR to ORD?
The scheduled MYR–ORD flight time averages 2h 32m over 753 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
How often are MYR to ORD flights cancelled?
1.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
What is the worst month to fly from MYR to ORD?
July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 48% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 47-point gap is worth planning around.

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Based on 866 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.