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Route · MYR → ORD · 2020–2025 BTS data

Myrtle Beach to Chicago

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MYR to ORD (Myrtle Beach to Chicago) ranks #3661 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

78%
On-time
-1 pts
vs US avg
91 min
Delay when late
2,261
Flights
#3661 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.7%

Best Month

Sep 2024 95%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 49%

Distance

753 mi

Carriers

26

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Sep 2025 32 10 0 0 MQ,UA,OO
Aug 2025 77 19 2 2 AA,OO,YX,MQ,NK,UA
Jul 2025 83 42 0 1 AA,NK,UA,MQ
Jun 2025 77 25 0 1 AA,UA,YX,MQ,NK
May 2025 44 6 0 0 UA,YX,NK
Oct 2024 34 2 0 0 YX,NK,OO
Sep 2024 60 3 0 0 YX,NK,OO
Aug 2024 70 17 2 0 AA,NK,YX,OO,UA
Jul 2024 70 24 3 0 AA,NK,UA,YX
Jun 2024 69 21 1 0 AA,NK,OO,UA,YX
May 2024 62 14 1 2 YX,NK,OO,UA
Aug 2023 41 7 0 0 AA,UA,YX
Jul 2023 50 13 1 0 AA,YX,UA
Jun 2023 40 7 2 0 AA,NK,UA
May 2023 46 3 1 0 NK,UA
Oct 2022 62 9 2 0 NK
Sep 2022 66 9 2 0 UA,MQ,NK,YX
Aug 2022 112 25 1 0 MQ,NK,AA,OO,UA
Jul 2022 129 26 4 0 OO,UA,NK,AA
Jun 2022 115 15 0 0 OO,UA,NK,AA
May 2022 48 10 0 0 OO,UA,MQ,NK
Apr 2022 59 7 0 0 OO,NK
Oct 2021 67 15 4 0 OO,NK,YX
Sep 2021 108 15 1 0 OO,UA,NK,YX

MYR–ORD seasonal on-time pattern

Best: May (87.5%) · weakest: July (69.9%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% AprMayJunJulAugSepOct 84%

Strongest calendar month

May

87.5% on-time · ~59 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~85 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

69.9% on-time · ~85 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.7%

27 of 1,621 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

6 of 1,621 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

ORD - Chicago

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

ORD on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare MYR vs ORD

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 #3846 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MYR to ORD

The Myrtle Beach to Chicago corridor (MYR to ORD) posts a 78% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 2,261 tracked flights. Late flights run 90.9 minutes behind on average. 26 carriers cover the 753-mile route; over the last 24 months, 27 of 1,621 flights were cancelled (1.7%) and 0.4% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2024 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 49% - a 46-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MYR–ORD peaks in May at 87.5% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~85 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 69.9%, a 17.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MYR to ORD rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MYR to ORD ranks #3661 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 ORD? ▼
Flights from Myrtle Beach to Chicago have a 78% on-time rate based on 2,261 flights. The average delay is 90.9 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2024 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MYR to ORD? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (27 of 1,621 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MYR to ORD? ▼
The flight distance from Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Chicago (ORD) is approximately 753 miles. This route is served by 26 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MYR to ORD? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2024 (95% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (49% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MYR Airport

Myrtle Beach
ORD 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–ORD data

MYR–ORD is mid-pack at 78% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare MYR and ORD airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MYR airport
  • If your dates flex, May (87.5% on-time) beats July (69.9%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 78% 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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