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Route · MYR → ATL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Myrtle Beach to Atlanta

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MYR to ATL (Myrtle Beach to Atlanta) ranks #1370 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

90.3%
On-time
+11.3 pts
vs US avg
89 min
Delay when late
8,837
Flights
#1370 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.0%

Best Month

Apr 2024 98%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 72%

Distance

317 mi

Carriers

9

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 138 21 0 0 DL
Nov 2025 114 7 4 0 DL
Oct 2025 119 11 0 0 DL
Sep 2025 116 8 0 0 DL
Aug 2025 122 22 0 0 DL
Jul 2025 146 41 1 0 DL
Jun 2025 142 29 4 0 DL
May 2025 137 21 0 0 DL
Apr 2025 120 13 0 0 DL
Mar 2025 120 20 1 0 DL
Feb 2025 98 13 0 0 DL
Jan 2025 111 15 7 0 DL
Dec 2024 125 17 0 1 DL
Nov 2024 108 6 0 0 DL
Oct 2024 118 5 0 0 DL
Sep 2024 114 8 0 1 DL
Aug 2024 120 16 0 0 DL
Jul 2024 122 22 10 1 DL
Jun 2024 120 7 0 0 DL
May 2024 123 10 1 0 DL
Apr 2024 120 3 0 0 DL
Mar 2024 120 9 0 0 DL
Feb 2024 95 3 0 0 DL
Jan 2024 101 8 0 0 DL

MYR–ATL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (95.7%) · weakest: July (80.7%)

75%80%85%90%95%100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 91.2%

Strongest calendar month

November

95.7% on-time · ~121 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~138 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

80.7% on-time · ~138 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.0%

28 of 2,869 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

3 of 2,869 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

MYR - Myrtle Beach

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

MYR on-time profile

ATL - Atlanta

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

ATL on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare MYR vs ATL

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among MYR's stronger departures

MYR → ATL posts a 90.3% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 5 of 20 BTS-tracked routes leaving Myrtle Beach. The same hub also shows 15 mid-band and 0 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #127 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About MYR to ATL

Myrtle Beach to Atlanta (MYR to ATL) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 90.3% on-time rate across 8,837 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 88.7 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 317 miles and is served by 9 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 28 of 2,869 flights were cancelled (1.0%) and 3 diverted (0.1%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Apr 2024 posted the strongest performance at 98% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 72% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MYR–ATL peaks in November at 95.7% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~138 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 80.7%, a 15.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MYR to ATL rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MYR to ATL ranks #1370 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 MYR to ATL? ▼
Flights from Myrtle Beach to Atlanta have a 90.3% on-time rate based on 8,837 flights. The average delay is 88.7 minutes. The best recent month was Apr 2024 with 98% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MYR to ATL? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (28 of 2,869 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MYR to ATL? ▼
The flight distance from Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Atlanta (ATL) is approximately 317 miles. This route is served by 9 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MYR to ATL? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Apr 2024 (98% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (72% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MYR Airport

Myrtle Beach
ATL Airport

Atlanta
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 MYR–ATL data

MYR–ATL runs 11.3 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare MYR and ATL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MYR airport
  • If your dates flex, November (95.7% on-time) beats July (80.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 90.3% 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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