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Route · MYR → MDW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Myrtle Beach to Chicago

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MYR to MDW (Myrtle Beach to Chicago) ranks #3844 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.5%
On-time
+4.5 pts
vs US avg
68 min
Delay when late
1,973
Flights
#3844 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.4%

Best Month

Jun 2024 85%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 70%

Distance

738 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Oct 2025 31 0 0 0 WN
Sep 2025 30 1 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 35 5 0 0 WN
Jul 2025 61 18 0 1 WN
Jun 2025 57 12 0 0 WN
May 2025 40 6 0 0 WN
Apr 2025 38 3 0 0 WN
Mar 2025 38 6 1 0 WN
Dec 2024 31 1 0 0 WN
Nov 2024 30 0 0 0 WN
Oct 2024 31 0 0 0 WN
Sep 2024 30 1 0 0 WN
Aug 2024 35 4 2 0 WN
Jul 2024 62 14 0 1 WN
Jun 2024 59 9 0 0 WN
May 2024 39 13 0 0 WN
Apr 2024 38 8 0 0 WN
Mar 2024 38 6 0 0 WN
Dec 2023 31 4 1 1 WN
Nov 2023 30 0 0 0 WN
Oct 2023 31 5 0 0 WN
Sep 2023 31 3 0 0 WN
Aug 2023 47 6 0 1 WN
Jul 2023 56 12 0 0 WN

MYR–MDW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (95.9%) · weakest: April (75.3%)

70%75%80%85%90%95%100% JanMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 88.7%

Strongest calendar month

November

95.9% on-time · ~30 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~61 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

April

75.3% on-time · ~42 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.4%

4 of 949 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

4 of 949 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

MDW - Chicago

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Chicago, IL.

MDW on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare MYR vs MDW

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: Chicago · fleet on-time rank #1765 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MYR to MDW

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Myrtle Beach to Chicago (MYR to MDW) running a 83.5% on-time rate over 1,973 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 67.8 minutes. The 738-mile corridor is served by 1 carrier, and over the last 24 months 0.4% of 949 flights were cancelled, 0.4% diverted.

Monthly performance varies moderately here: Jun 2024 was the strongest month at 85% on-time versus Jul 2025 at 70%, a 14-point difference.

On the multi-year calendar, MYR–MDW peaks in November at 95.9% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~61 flights per month) ; the softest month is April at 75.3%, a 20.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MYR to MDW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MYR to MDW ranks #3844 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 MDW? ▼
Flights from Myrtle Beach to Chicago have a 83.5% on-time rate based on 1,973 flights. The average delay is 67.8 minutes. The best recent month was Jun 2024 with 85% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MYR to MDW? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (4 of 949 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MYR to MDW? ▼
The flight distance from Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Chicago (MDW) is approximately 738 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from MYR to MDW? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jun 2024 (85% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (70% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MYR Airport

Myrtle Beach
MDW Airport

Chicago
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–MDW data

MYR–MDW runs 4.5 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 MDW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MYR airport
  • If your dates flex, November (95.9% on-time) beats April (75.3%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 83.5% 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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