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Route · ATL → MYR · 2020–2025 BTS data

Atlanta to Myrtle Beach

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ATL to MYR (Atlanta to Myrtle Beach) ranks #1369 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

86%
On-time
+7 pts
vs US avg
65 min
Delay when late
8,841
Flights
#1369 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.8%

Best Month

Feb 2024 97%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 61%

Distance

317 mi

Carriers

9

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 139 26 0 0 DL
Nov 2025 114 14 4 0 DL
Oct 2025 119 18 0 0 DL
Sep 2025 116 11 0 0 DL
Aug 2025 122 30 0 1 DL
Jul 2025 146 57 1 0 DL
Jun 2025 142 44 4 1 DL
May 2025 137 41 0 0 DL
Apr 2025 120 26 0 0 DL
Mar 2025 120 25 0 2 DL
Feb 2025 98 18 0 1 DL
Jan 2025 110 15 6 0 DL
Dec 2024 126 25 0 0 DL
Nov 2024 108 8 0 0 DL
Oct 2024 118 7 0 0 DL
Sep 2024 114 16 0 0 DL
Aug 2024 120 23 0 0 DL
Jul 2024 122 38 8 0 DL
Jun 2024 120 24 0 0 DL
May 2024 123 15 1 1 DL
Apr 2024 120 4 0 0 DL
Mar 2024 120 15 0 0 DL
Feb 2024 95 3 0 0 DL
Jan 2024 101 13 0 0 DL

ATL–MYR seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (91.9%) · weakest: July (74.4%)

70%75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 87.5%

Strongest calendar month

November

91.9% on-time · ~122 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~138 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

74.4% on-time · ~138 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.8%

24 of 2,870 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

6 of 2,870 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

ATL - Atlanta

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Atlanta, GA.

ATL on-time profile

MYR - Myrtle Beach

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Myrtle Beach, SC.

MYR on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See ATL and MYR side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare ATL vs MYR

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among ATL's stronger departures

ATL → MYR posts a 86% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 67 of 144 BTS-tracked routes leaving Atlanta. The same hub also shows 75 mid-band and 2 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #894 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About ATL to MYR

Atlanta to Myrtle Beach (ATL to MYR) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 86% on-time rate across 8,841 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 64.9 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 317 miles and is served by 9 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 24 of 2,870 flights were cancelled (0.8%) and 6 diverted (0.2%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 97% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 61% - a 36-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ATL–MYR peaks in November at 91.9% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~138 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 74.4%, a 17.5-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ATL to MYR rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ATL to MYR ranks #1369 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from ATL to MYR? ▼
Flights from Atlanta to Myrtle Beach have a 86% on-time rate based on 8,841 flights. The average delay is 64.9 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 97% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ATL to MYR? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (24 of 2,870 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ATL to MYR? ▼
The flight distance from Atlanta (ATL) to Myrtle Beach (MYR) is approximately 317 miles. This route is served by 9 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ATL to MYR? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (97% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (61% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

ATL Airport

Atlanta
MYR Airport

Myrtle Beach
Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using ATL–MYR data

ATL–MYR runs 7 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare ATL and MYR airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ATL airport
  • If your dates flex, November (91.9% on-time) beats July (74.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 86% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

Every figure on PlainFlights is rendered directly from BTS On-Time Performance data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates this specific route's on-time performance and monthly trend, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.