Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Philadelphia (PHL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Philadelphia (PHL) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 280 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 77% arrived on time. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 4.4% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 25 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.4%
- Flights/day
- 0.77
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 42m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 474 mi
Best airline from MYR to PHL
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 87% | 8 min | 1.1% | 88 |
| PSA Airlines | 76% | 20 min | 6.3% | 207 |
| Frontier Airlines | 71% | 36 min | 5.2% | 325 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MYR to PHL
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (62%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 40 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 83% | 9 min |
| Wednesday | 75% | 41 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 24 min |
| Friday | 72% | 23 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 24 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 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 aircraft66%
- Airline operations22%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MYR to PHL delayed?
- 23% of MYR–PHL 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 PHL?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 87%, based on 88 flights. 3 airlines flew MYR–PHL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MYR to PHL?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (62%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MYR to PHL?
- The scheduled MYR–PHL flight time averages 1h 42m over 474 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are MYR to PHL flights cancelled?
- 4.4% 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 PHL?
- September 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 61% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 699 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.