Cheap Flights to Myrtle Beach

Families love Myrtle Beach's sandy shores and beachfront amusement parks while avid golfers are more than happy to board flights to Myrtle Beach's numerous championship courses. Seniors go for the casino cruises, snap up tickets to theatre shows at the Carolina Opry, and enjoy day-trips that include cocktails by the sea. Even business travellers squeeze fun in between meetings. There are cheaper miniature-golf facilities for those who don't want to hit the big leagues yet, dozens of great seafood restaurants, and oceanfront spas where you can relax and unwind.

Cheap flights to Myrtle Beach will take you to this gem located on the Grand Strand of South Carolina's Atlantic coast, which is small enough to escape the bustling atmosphere of big cities, but is large enough to provide visitors with plenty of entertainment options.

Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) is located just 10 minutes away from the city's downtown. Note that Myrtle Beach is a completely different area from North Myrtle Beach (served by The Grand Strand Airport) so check and double-check your airline ticket and hotel details before you book. Direct flights to Myrtle Beach from Canadian airports are scarce and for most of the year visitors from Canada will have to book flights via New York, Atlanta, Dallas, Newark, or Charlotte on airlines such as Continental, Delta, and US Airways. You can also get cheap fares on low-cost carriers such as Allegiant, Spirit, American Eagle, and United Express. Porter Airlines offers direct flights to Myrtle Beach from Toronto's Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) seasonally from February to May and from September to November.

With nearly 14 million visitors a year, Myrtle Beach is a busy destination almost all year-round. The peak tourist season extends from May to August when temperatures are typically 25-30°C. There are occasional thunderstorms during this time and rainfall is at its heaviest from August to September. Advance bookings are recommended if you plan to travel during spring break, Thanksgiving, Labour Day, or any long weekends, since hotels and flights to Myrtle Beach fill up very quickly during these times. The winter period from mid-November to February is when you will get cheap airline tickets and hotel rates, but you will have to miss out on sunbathing and a frosty night or two might even take golf off the agenda. Plan your visit during the shoulder periods in October or April to get the best of weather and cheap airfares.

Once you arrive at Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) where you can use one of these ground transportation options:

Airport Shuttle and Taxi: In the absence of any public transportation from the airport to Myrtle Beach's main hotel area, shuttles and taxis are your cheapest travel option. Shuttle services from MYR must be arranged before your flight arrives as there are no on-demand booking facilities at the airport. Taxis can be found at the curb outside the terminal and the fares for shuttles and cabs are about the same, ranging from $15-$25 USD for a one-way trip to downtown Myrtle Beach.

Hotel Shuttle: Several hotels in the area offer courtesy shuttles from the airport. Call ahead of your Myrtle Beach flights to check if your hotel provides this service. Shuttle loading zones are located outside the baggage claim areas of the airport terminal.

Car Rental: Car rental counters are located in the baggage claim area on Level 1 of the airport. Companies providing these services include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Hertz, Thrifty, and U-Save amongst others.