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Route · MYR → DTW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Myrtle Beach to Detroit

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MYR to DTW (Myrtle Beach to Detroit) ranks #3086 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

88.2%
On-time
+9.2 pts
vs US avg
85 min
Delay when late
3,558
Flights
#3086 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.6%

Best Month

Apr 2024 96%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 74%

Distance

636 mi

Carriers

11

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 31 6 1 0 DL
Nov 2025 30 2 0 0 DL,NK
Oct 2025 40 3 1 0 DL,NK
Sep 2025 42 4 0 0 DL,NK
Aug 2025 72 10 1 0 NK,DL
Jul 2025 76 20 1 0 NK,DL
Jun 2025 63 12 1 0 NK,DL
May 2025 63 4 0 0 NK,DL
Apr 2025 57 11 1 0 DL,NK
Mar 2025 47 3 2 0 DL,NK
Jan 2025 31 5 1 0 DL
Dec 2024 32 1 0 0 DL,NK
Nov 2024 33 3 1 0 NK,DL
Oct 2024 50 7 0 0 DL,NK
Sep 2024 49 5 1 0 DL,NK
Aug 2024 62 10 1 0 DL,NK
Jul 2024 62 10 6 0 DL,NK
Jun 2024 60 5 0 0 DL,NK
May 2024 62 7 0 0 DL,NK
Apr 2024 55 2 0 0 DL,NK
Mar 2024 36 2 0 0 DL,NK
Jan 2024 30 2 0 0 DL
Dec 2023 31 0 0 0 DL
Nov 2023 42 2 0 0 DL,NK

MYR–DTW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (94.6%) · weakest: July (81.3%)

80%85%90%95%100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 91%

Strongest calendar month

November

94.6% on-time · ~40 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~77 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

81.3% on-time · ~77 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.6%

18 of 1,156 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

0 of 1,156 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

DTW - Detroit

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

DTW on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare MYR vs DTW

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among MYR's stronger departures

MYR → DTW posts a 88.2% 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 #390 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About MYR to DTW

Myrtle Beach to Detroit (MYR to DTW) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 88.2% on-time rate across 3,558 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 85.1 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 636 miles and is served by 11 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 18 of 1,156 flights were cancelled (1.6%) and 0 diverted (0.0%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Apr 2024 posted the strongest performance at 96% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 74% - a 23-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MYR–DTW peaks in November at 94.6% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~77 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 81.3%, a 13.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MYR to DTW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MYR to DTW ranks #3086 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 DTW? ▼
Flights from Myrtle Beach to Detroit have a 88.2% on-time rate based on 3,558 flights. The average delay is 85.1 minutes. The best recent month was Apr 2024 with 96% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MYR to DTW? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (18 of 1,156 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MYR to DTW? ▼
The flight distance from Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Detroit (DTW) is approximately 636 miles. This route is served by 11 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MYR to DTW? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Apr 2024 (96% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (74% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MYR Airport

Myrtle Beach
DTW Airport

Detroit
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–DTW data

MYR–DTW runs 9.2 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 DTW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MYR airport
  • If your dates flex, November (94.6% on-time) beats July (81.3%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 88.2% 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

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