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Route · DCA → MYR · 2020–2025 BTS data

Washington to Myrtle Beach

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DCA to MYR (Washington to Myrtle Beach) ranks #3622 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

80.5%
On-time
+1.5 pts
vs US avg
68 min
Delay when late
2,318
Flights
#3622 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

3.1%

Best Month

Mar 2024 89%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 64%

Distance

372 mi

Carriers

11

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 63 20 1 0 YX,OH
Nov 2025 65 10 2 0 OH,YX
Oct 2025 61 13 0 0 OH,YX
Sep 2025 60 10 0 0 OH,YX
Aug 2025 63 12 2 0 MQ,OH
Jul 2025 66 18 4 0 OH,MQ
Jun 2025 64 16 3 0 OH
May 2025 62 13 5 0 OH,YX
Apr 2025 60 14 0 0 OH
Mar 2025 62 14 4 1 OH
Feb 2025 44 18 6 0 OH
Jan 2025 37 11 6 0 OH
Dec 2024 41 10 0 0 OH,YX
Oct 2024 33 1 0 0 MQ,YX,OH
Sep 2024 41 7 0 0 YX,OH,MQ
Aug 2024 71 19 3 0 OH,YX
Jul 2024 70 25 4 2 OH,YX
Jun 2024 69 9 1 0 OH,YX
May 2024 65 18 0 0 OH
Apr 2024 60 13 0 0 OH
Mar 2024 62 7 0 0 OH,YX
Feb 2024 44 5 0 0 OH,YX
Jan 2024 31 4 0 0 YX,OH
Dec 2023 31 3 0 1 OH,YX

DCA–MYR seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (85.5%) · weakest: July (72.0%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 77.4%

Strongest calendar month

November

85.5% on-time · ~44 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

September

~54 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

72.0% on-time · ~53 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

3.1%

41 of 1,325 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

4 of 1,325 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

DCA - Washington

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Washington, DC.

DCA 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 DCA and MYR side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare DCA vs MYR

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among DCA departures

From DCA, this corridor sits with 77 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 91 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (4 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 10 below 75%). Destination: Myrtle Beach · fleet on-time rank #2918 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DCA to MYR

2,318 tracked flights put the DCA to MYR pairing (Washington to Myrtle Beach) at a 80.5% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 68.0 minutes on average. Across the 372-mile route and its 11 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 3.1% cancelled and 0.3% diverted (1,325 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Mar 2024 posted the strongest performance at 89% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 64% - a 24-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DCA–MYR peaks in November at 85.5% on-time while September carries the heaviest traffic (~54 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 72.0%, a 13.5-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DCA to MYR rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DCA to MYR ranks #3622 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 DCA to MYR? ▼
Flights from Washington to Myrtle Beach have a 80.5% on-time rate based on 2,318 flights. The average delay is 68.0 minutes. The best recent month was Mar 2024 with 89% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DCA to MYR? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 3.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (41 of 1,325 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DCA to MYR? ▼
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Myrtle Beach (MYR) is approximately 372 miles. This route is served by 11 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DCA to MYR? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Mar 2024 (89% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (64% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

DCA Airport

Washington
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 DCA–MYR data

DCA–MYR is mid-pack at 80.5% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare DCA and MYR airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DCA airport
  • If your dates flex, November (85.5% on-time) beats July (72.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 80.5% 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

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