Philadelphia (PHL) to Myrtle Beach (MYR): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Philadelphia (PHL) to Myrtle Beach (MYR) 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, 75% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.9%
- Flights/day
- 0.77
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 45m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 474 mi
Best airline from PHL to MYR
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlinesmost reliable | 81% | 15 min | 3.4% | 206 |
| Spirit Airlines | 71% | 21 min | 4.5% | 88 |
| Frontier Airlines | 69% | 30 min | 2.8% | 324 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHL to MYR
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (55%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 33 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 83% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 73% | 27 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 18 min |
| Friday | 71% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 27 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 20 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 operations28%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHL to MYR delayed?
- 25% of PHL–MYR 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 23 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PHL to MYR?
- PSA Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 206 flights. 3 airlines flew PHL–MYR frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHL to MYR?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 6 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 PHL to MYR?
- The scheduled PHL–MYR flight time averages 1h 45m over 474 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are PHL to MYR flights cancelled?
- 2.9% 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 PHL to MYR?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 38% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2026 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 55-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 697 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.