Philadelphia (PHL) to Myrtle Beach (MYR): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Philadelphia (PHL) to Myrtle Beach (MYR) 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: 3.4% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.4%
- Flights/day
- 0.76
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 46m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 474 mi
Best airline from PHL to MYR
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlinesmost reliable | 80% | 15 min | 5.3% | 208 |
| Frontier Airlines | 69% | 30 min | 2.8% | 326 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHL to MYR
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (52%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 35 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 71% | 29 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 19 min |
| Friday | 69% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 26 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 19 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft52%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system16%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHL to MYR delayed?
- 26% of PHL–MYR 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 23 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PHL to MYR?
- PSA Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 208 flights. 2 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 7 p.m. have the worst (52%). 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 46m over 474 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are PHL to MYR flights cancelled?
- 3.4% 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 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 671 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.