74% of flights from Myrtle Beach to Chicago arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. The noon departures ran on time 78% of the time; the 3 p.m. ones 61%. Most reliable airline: American Airlines (79%). 13% 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 MYR → ORD: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 50% of the time. About 1 in 9 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 54 three hours or more; 1.0% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early74%
- 15–30 min late7.4%
- 30–60 min late5.8%
- 1–2 hours late6.6%
- 2–3 hours late2.7%
- 3+ hours late1.9%
- Diverted1.0%
- Cancelled1.0%
Share of all 485 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 296 | 70% | 1.0% | −4 min | 13.2% | +75 min | SkyWest 52%, United Airlines 47%, Republic Airways 1% |
| American Airlines | 189 | 79% | 1.1% | −13 min | 7.9% | +76 min | Envoy 68%, Republic Airways 32% |
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 MYR). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | United Airlines | American Airlines |
|---|---|---|
| noon | — | 78% |
| 3 p.m. | 61% | — |
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: May (80%). Worst: July (58%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 69 | — | — |
| Tuesday | 67 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 67 | — | — |
| Thursday | 66 | — | — |
| Friday | 66 | — | — |
| Saturday | 83 | — | — |
| Sunday | 67 | — | — |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 4 · airline 1
Month by month
Not enough months with data to draw a trend.
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| May 18, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| May 24, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Aug 15, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| Jun 3, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
Questions
How often are flights from MYR to ORD on time?
74% of 485 scheduled flights from Myrtle Beach, SC to Chicago, IL arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 1.0% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly MYR to ORD?
Flights scheduled to leave at noon were the most reliable (78% on time). The 3 p.m. departures were the least (61%).
Which airline is most on time from MYR to ORD?
American Airlines: 79% of its 189 flights on the route arrived on time. United Airlines: 70%.
What month has the most delays from MYR to ORD?
July (58% on time). The best month is May (80%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- ORD → MYR (return)
- Myrtle Beach (MYR) delays by hour
- Flights into Chicago O'Hare (ORD)
- United 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.