73% of flights from New York to Myrtle Beach arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. The 8 a.m. departures ran on time 80% of the time; the 7 a.m. ones 64%. Most reliable airline: Delta Air Lines (77%). 14% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for LGA → MYR: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 46% of the time. About 1 in 10 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 55 three hours or more; 4.6% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early73%
- 15–30 min late6.9%
- 30–60 min late5.6%
- 1–2 hours late5.5%
- 2–3 hours late2.4%
- 3+ hours late1.8%
- Diverted0.1%
- Cancelled4.6%
Share of all 715 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 384 | 77% | 3.1% | −4 min | 7.0% | +63 min | Delta Air Lines 67%, Endeavor Air 26%, Republic Airways 7% |
| Spirit Airlines | 279 | 70% | 6.5% | −8 min | 11.8% | +95 min | Spirit Airlines |
| American Airlines | 52 | — | — | — | — | — | Republic Airways |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at LGA). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | Delta Air Lines | Spirit Airlines |
|---|---|---|
| 7 a.m. | — | 65% |
| 8 a.m. | 80% | — |
| 9 a.m. | 77% | — |
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: October (89%). Worst: July (68%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 98 | — | — |
| Tuesday | 97 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 92 | — | — |
| Thursday | 94 | — | — |
| Friday | 123 | 76% | 4.1% |
| Saturday | 121 | 74% | 3.3% |
| Sunday | 90 | — | — |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 20 · airline 9 · air traffic/airport 4
Month by month
Flight numbers on this route
Regular flights with at least 120 scheduled trips in the past year. Sorted by departure time.
| Flight | Departs | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL 2194 | 8:05 a.m. | 141 | 79% | 1.4% | −8 min | Delta Air Lines |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 3 |
| Feb 22, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 1 |
| Apr 19, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Mar 7, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| Dec 20, 2025 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of New York or Myrtle Beach. None has been clearly more reliable than LGA → MYR.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGA → MYR (this route) | 715 | 73% | 4.6% |
| EWR → MYR Newark to Myrtle Beach | 913 | 75% | 5.0% |
Questions
How often are flights from LGA to MYR on time?
73% of 715 scheduled flights from New York, NY to Myrtle Beach, SC arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 4.6% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly LGA to MYR?
Flights scheduled to leave at 8 a.m. were the most reliable (80% on time). The 7 a.m. departures were the least (64%).
Which airline is most on time from LGA to MYR?
Delta Air Lines: 77% of its 384 flights on the route arrived on time. Spirit Airlines: 70%.
What month has the most delays from LGA to MYR?
July (68% on time). The best month is October (89%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- MYR → LGA (return)
- LaGuardia (LGA) delays by hour
- Flights into Myrtle Beach (MYR)
- Delta Air Lines on-time record
- Spirit Airlines on-time record
- American Airlines on-time record
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.