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Route · MYR → DCA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Myrtle Beach to Washington

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MYR to DCA (Myrtle Beach to Washington) ranks #3638 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

75.9%
On-time
-3.1 pts
vs US avg
89 min
Delay when late
2,290
Flights
#3638 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

3.9%

Best Month

Jun 2024 83%

Worst Month

Oct 2025 51%

Distance

372 mi

Carriers

11

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 62 23 1 0 YX,OH
Nov 2025 65 16 3 0 OH,YX
Oct 2025 61 30 0 0 OH,YX
Sep 2025 60 13 1 0 OH,YX
Aug 2025 64 13 1 0 MQ,OH
Jul 2025 66 18 6 1 OH,MQ
Jun 2025 63 22 2 0 OH
May 2025 62 30 6 0 OH,YX
Apr 2025 60 21 1 0 OH
Mar 2025 62 18 4 0 OH
Feb 2025 44 26 6 0 OH
Jan 2025 37 15 6 0 OH
Dec 2024 41 14 0 0 OH,YX
Oct 2024 33 2 0 0 MQ,YX,OH
Sep 2024 41 10 0 0 YX,OH,MQ
Aug 2024 71 15 5 0 OH,YX
Jul 2024 70 24 7 0 OH,YX
Jun 2024 69 12 2 0 OH,YX
May 2024 65 21 0 0 OH
Apr 2024 60 16 0 1 OH
Mar 2024 62 11 0 0 OH,YX
Feb 2024 44 4 0 0 OH,YX
Jan 2024 31 3 1 0 YX,OH
Dec 2023 32 2 0 1 OH,YX

MYR–DCA seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (82.3%) · weakest: February (65.9%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 71.4%

Strongest calendar month

September

82.3% on-time · ~54 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

September

~54 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

February

65.9% on-time · ~44 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

3.9%

52 of 1,325 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

3 of 1,325 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

DCA - Washington

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

DCA on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare MYR vs DCA

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among MYR departures

From MYR, this corridor sits with 15 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 20 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (5 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Washington · fleet on-time rank #4331 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MYR to DCA

The Myrtle Beach to Washington corridor (MYR to DCA) posts a 75.9% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 2,290 tracked flights. Late flights run 88.7 minutes behind on average. 11 carriers cover the 372-mile route; over the last 24 months, 52 of 1,325 flights were cancelled (3.9%) and 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Jun 2024 posted the strongest performance at 83% on-time, while Oct 2025 came in at just 51% - a 32-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MYR–DCA peaks in September at 82.3% on-time ; the softest month is February at 65.9%, a 16.4-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MYR to DCA rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MYR to DCA ranks #3638 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 DCA? ▼
Flights from Myrtle Beach to Washington have a 75.9% on-time rate based on 2,290 flights. The average delay is 88.7 minutes. The best recent month was Jun 2024 with 83% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MYR to DCA? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 3.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (52 of 1,325 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MYR to DCA? ▼
The flight distance from Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Washington (DCA) is approximately 372 miles. This route is served by 11 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MYR to DCA? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jun 2024 (83% on-time). The worst was Oct 2025 (51% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MYR Airport

Myrtle Beach
DCA Airport

Washington
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–DCA data

MYR–DCA is mid-pack at 75.9% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare MYR and DCA airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MYR airport
  • If your dates flex, September (82.3% on-time) beats February (65.9%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 75.9% 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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