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Route · DTW → MYR · 2020–2025 BTS data

Detroit to Myrtle Beach

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DTW to MYR (Detroit to Myrtle Beach) ranks #3100 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

87.2%
On-time
+8.2 pts
vs US avg
71 min
Delay when late
3,531
Flights
#3100 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.0%

Best Month

Apr 2024 95%

Worst Month

Aug 2024 76%

Distance

636 mi

Carriers

11

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 31 5 1 0 DL
Oct 2025 40 7 1 0 DL,NK
Sep 2025 42 5 0 0 DL,NK
Aug 2025 73 6 0 0 NK,DL
Jul 2025 75 11 0 1 NK,DL
Jun 2025 63 11 1 1 DL,NK
May 2025 63 4 0 0 NK,DL
Apr 2025 57 9 0 0 DL,NK
Mar 2025 47 3 0 1 DL,NK
Jan 2025 31 5 1 0 DL
Dec 2024 31 3 0 0 DL
Nov 2024 33 4 0 0 NK,DL
Oct 2024 50 9 0 0 DL,NK
Sep 2024 49 5 1 0 DL,NK
Aug 2024 62 15 1 0 DL,NK
Jul 2024 62 11 6 0 DL,NK
Jun 2024 60 9 0 0 DL,NK
May 2024 62 11 0 0 DL,NK
Apr 2024 55 3 0 0 DL,NK
Mar 2024 37 6 0 0 DL,NK
Jan 2024 30 7 0 0 DL
Dec 2023 31 2 0 0 DL
Nov 2023 42 2 0 0 DL,NK
Oct 2023 62 8 0 0 DL,NK

DTW–MYR seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (91.9%) · weakest: April (82.7%)

80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 87%

Strongest calendar month

November

91.9% on-time · ~42 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~77 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

April

82.7% on-time · ~59 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.0%

12 of 1,188 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

3 of 1,188 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

DTW - Detroit

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Detroit, MI.

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

Compare DTW vs MYR

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among DTW's stronger departures

DTW → MYR posts a 87.2% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 34 of 94 BTS-tracked routes leaving Detroit. The same hub also shows 60 mid-band and 0 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #586 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About DTW to MYR

Detroit to Myrtle Beach (DTW to MYR) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 87.2% on-time rate across 3,531 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 70.7 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 636 miles and is served by 11 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 12 of 1,188 flights were cancelled (1.0%) and 3 diverted (0.3%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Apr 2024 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Aug 2024 came in at just 76% - a 19-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DTW–MYR peaks in November at 91.9% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~77 flights per month) ; the softest month is April at 82.7%, a 9.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DTW to MYR rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DTW to MYR ranks #3100 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 DTW to MYR? ▼
Flights from Detroit to Myrtle Beach have a 87.2% on-time rate based on 3,531 flights. The average delay is 70.7 minutes. The best recent month was Apr 2024 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DTW to MYR? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (12 of 1,188 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DTW to MYR? ▼
The flight distance from Detroit (DTW) to Myrtle Beach (MYR) is approximately 636 miles. This route is served by 11 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DTW to MYR? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Apr 2024 (95% on-time). The worst was Aug 2024 (76% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

DTW Airport

Detroit
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 DTW–MYR data

DTW–MYR runs 8.2 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare DTW and MYR airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DTW airport
  • If your dates flex, November (91.9% on-time) beats April (82.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 87.2% 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.