Why go
- City in South Carolina, United States.
- 1 recommended spot to eat and drink.
- Served by Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR).
History
Myrtle Beach is a resort city in Horry County, South Carolina, United States. It is located in the center of a long and continuous 60-mile (97 km) stretch of beach known as the "Grand Strand” in the northeastern part of the state, on the East Coast of the United States. Its year-round population was 35,682 as of the 2020 census, making it the 13th-most populous city in South Carolina.
Eat & drink
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 11 airlines, 23 direct destinations
- Spirit Airlines NK (A320, A319) · 13 routes: Atlantic City, Baltimore, Boston, Charleston, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, Latrobe, New York, Niagara Falls, Philadelphia, Plattsburgh
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80) · 4 routes: Allentown, Fort Wayne, Huntington, Youngstown
- Delta Air Lines DL (Embraer 175, A319, 717, MD-88, CRJ-900) · 4 routes: Atlanta, Boston*, Detroit*, New York*
- American Airlines AA (CRJ, DH8, CRJ-700, CRJ-900, Embraer 175) · 3 routes: Charlotte, Philadelphia*, Washington*
- US Airways US (CRJ, CRJ-700, Embraer 175) · 3 routes: Charlotte, Philadelphia*, Washington*
- United Airlines UA (Embraer 170, Dash 8-400) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Newark*
- Air France AF (A319, 717, CRJ-900) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alitalia AZ (717, CRJ-700) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (A319, 717, CRJ-700, CRJ-900) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Porter Airlines PD (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Toronto
- WestJet WS (737-700) · 1 route: Toronto
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR); 13 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MYR has direct flights to 23 destinations on 11 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Philadelphia, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.