Best Time to Fly DTW to MYR: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Detroit Metro Wayne County → Myrtle Beach International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 86.3% of Detroit (DTW) to Myrtle Beach (MYR) flights arrived on time (394 scheduled flights). That is 8.7 points above the national average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Spirit Airlines led with 91.2% on time and Delta Air Lines was last with 85.4%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (91% on time) and July the worst month (81%).
The cancellation rate was 1.3% (US average 1.8%).
DTW to MYR on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlines | 91.2% | 54 min | 0.0% | 57 |
| Delta Air Lines | 85.4% | 49 min | 1.5% | 335 |
| Republic Airways | Limited data | 2 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DTW to MYR
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 983 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 89.5% | 0.0% | 38 |
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 14 | |
| 8am–9am | 86.9% | 0.9% | 548 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 16 | |
| 10am–11am | 84.6% | 1.9% | 160 |
| 11am–12pm | 92.1% | 0.0% | 38 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 22 | |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 22 | |
| 3pm–4pm | 68.2% | 0.0% | 44 |
| 4pm–5pm | 91.2% | 0.0% | 34 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 16 | |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 19 | |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 10 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DTW to MYR
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | Limited data | 12 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 90.0% | +3.1 pts | 0.0% | 30 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 81.7% | -5.1 pts | 1.3% | 224 |
| All other days | 86.9% | — | 0.8% | 717 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).