Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Philadelphia (PHL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Philadelphia (PHL) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 279 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 75% arrived on time. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 5.3% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 28 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 5.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.76
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 43m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 474 mi
Best airline from MYR to PHL
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlinesmost reliable | 75% | 20 min | 8.1% | 209 |
| Frontier Airlines | 70% | 39 min | 5.5% | 327 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MYR to PHL
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (58%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 30 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 83% | 23 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 44 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 27 min |
| Friday | 70% | 25 min |
| Saturday | 72% | 26 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 25 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft69%
- Airline operations14%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MYR to PHL delayed?
- 25% of MYR–PHL 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 28 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MYR to PHL?
- PSA Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 75%, based on 209 flights. 2 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 5 p.m. have the worst (58%). 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 43m over 474 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are MYR to PHL flights cancelled?
- 5.3% 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 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 673 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.