Best Time to Fly MYR to DTW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Myrtle Beach International → Detroit Metro Wayne County
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 86.3% of Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Detroit (DTW) flights arrived on time (394 scheduled flights). That is 8.7 points above the national average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Delta Air Lines led with 86.3% on time and Spirit Airlines was last with 85.7%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (90% on time) and July the worst month (70%).
The cancellation rate was 1.5% (US average 1.8%).
MYR to DTW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 86.3% | 86 min | 1.5% | 335 |
| Spirit Airlines | 85.7% | 89 min | 1.8% | 57 |
| Republic Airways | Limited data | 2 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MYR to DTW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 985 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 90.9% | 2.9% | 34 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 13 | |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 7 | |
| 11am–12pm | 87.1% | 1.1% | 527 |
| 12pm–1pm | 83.3% | 2.9% | 105 |
| 1pm–2pm | 91.0% | 1.9% | 103 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 29 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 72.2% | 2.7% | 37 |
| 6pm–7pm | 78.7% | 0.0% | 61 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 6 | |
| 8pm–9pm | 76.5% | 3.8% | 53 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 5 | |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 2 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MYR to DTW
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) | 93.3% | +5.0 pts | 0.0% | 30 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 75.8% | -12.5 pts | 2.2% | 224 |
| All other days | 88.3% | — | 1.4% | 719 |
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).