Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) Guide: Myrtle Beach, United States

Myrtle Beach International Airport is the Grand Strand’s low-fare beach airport, built around leisure demand, seasonal nonstop routes, golf trips, family vacations, and quick access to the oceanfront. MYR has more nonstop destinations than many travelers expect, and in 2026 it is one of the easiest beach airports in the country for point-to-point flying.

This guide is written for travelers who want the useful details first: the real airport name, where it sits, how much to budget for transport, what to expect in the terminal, where to search for flights, and which services to arrange before landing. Prices and routes are updated for June 2026 and should be treated as practical planning ranges rather than fixed promises.

Quick airport facts

• Best for: Myrtle Beach, Grand Strand beaches, golf trips, family vacations, North Myrtle Beach, Surfside, and Pawleys Island approaches.
• Main route logic: 50-plus nonstop destinations and ten airline partners promoted by the airport in 2026.
• Airport style: beach-market airport with rental cars, taxis/rideshare, Coast RTA bus, shuttles, restaurants, shops, and seasonal crowds.
• Planning rule: book early for summer weekends, golf seasons, and holiday beach peaks.

Address and location

Use Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) for flight searches and Myrtle Beach Airport, MYR Airport as backup search wording in maps, hotel messages, and taxi conversations. The practical address is:

Myrtle Beach International Airport, 1100 Jetport Road, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, United States.

About 3 miles west of the Myrtle Beach oceanfront and close to Market Common, Surfside Beach, and the Grand Strand hotel corridor. For a serious itinerary, save the airport coordinates offline, download the city area in Google Maps or Organic Maps, and keep your hotel address in both English and the local language where possible.

How to get from the airport to the city

MYR is close to the beach, but Grand Strand hotels stretch for miles. Check the exact hotel town before deciding whether taxi, rental car, or shuttle is best.

Transport tips

• 🧾 Confirm the fare before loading luggage, especially when there is no visible meter or posted rate.
• 📍 Save the exact hotel pin offline; airport drivers may know districts better than street names.
• 💵 Carry small local cash for the first transfer, baggage carts, snacks, or phone calls.
• 🌐 Install an eSIM before departure so you can message your driver immediately after landing.

Public transport and metro

Myrtle Beach has no airport metro. Use taxi, rideshare, Coast RTA where schedules fit, rental car, hotel shuttle, or private transfer.

Where public transport exists, it is usually best for daylight arrivals with light luggage. For late flights, family travel, heavy bags, or first-time visits, a taxi, hotel transfer, or pre-booked private driver is usually worth the extra cost.

Taxi prices and transfer strategy

Taxi prices around airports are rarely as neat as an official table. Time of day, luggage, driver availability, fuel prices, and whether the destination is inside or outside the central city all matter. The ranges above are realistic planning budgets, but the best practice is simple: agree the fare before moving, keep your phone map open, and avoid changing money with random drivers.

For smoother arrival logistics:

• 🚕 Use official taxi ranks or a hotel-arranged driver where available.
• 🧳 Pre-book a transfer if you land late, carry equipment, or travel with children.
• 🚗 Compare rental cars before arrival with DiscoverCars if you need regional freedom.
• 🏨 Use Expedia to check hotels near the airport and in the city before choosing a transfer.

Airport facilities, shops, and restaurants

• Terminal with airline counters, TSA, baggage claim, rental cars, taxis/rideshare, bus access, parking, restaurants, coffee/snacks, shops, and passenger services.
• Seasonal crowds can make baggage claim, rental cars, and rideshare pickup busier than the terminal size suggests.
• Food and retail are practical for beach-airport waits.
• Hurricane season, summer thunderstorms, and beach traffic can affect timing.

The smart rule at MYR is to treat the terminal as a transfer point rather than as a shopping destination. Eat before arriving when possible, keep a refillable bottle where security rules allow, and bring a small power bank. If you have a long delay, an airport-area hotel or city hotel is usually more comfortable than waiting in the terminal.

Airlines and where the airport flies

Myrtle Beach International promotes more than 50 nonstop destinations and ten airline partners. Route pages highlight nonstop service to major cities such as Boston, Denver, Orlando, and many Northeast, Midwest, Florida, and leisure markets. 2026 public reporting describes nonstop service from more than 50 U.S. cities.

American, Delta, United, Southwest, Spirit, Allegiant, Breeze, Frontier, Avelo, Sun Country, and seasonal carriers may appear depending on date. Ultra-low-cost and leisure carriers are especially important at MYR.

Cheap routes to check first

• Myrtle Beach to Baltimore, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Detroit, Chicago, or Hartford-style Northeast/Midwest markets: strong leisure searches.
• Myrtle Beach to Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas/Fort Worth, Chicago, or Washington: useful hub searches.
• Myrtle Beach to Orlando, Tampa, Denver, or other leisure cities: compare low-cost baggage and operating days.

Cheap airport strategy is different from simply sorting by lowest fare. Always compare the final cost after checked baggage, seat selection, payment fees, transfer costs, and missed-connection risk. A slightly more expensive flight into the correct airport can be cheaper than a low base fare that forces a long taxi ride or overnight hotel.

Where to buy flights and hotels

Start with broad searches, then verify the exact airport code before paying. This is especially important in cities with more than one airport or with airport transitions.

eSIM, internet, insurance, and car rental

• 🌐 Internet: install Yesim eSIM before the flight. Airport Wi-Fi can be slow, blocked by SMS verification, or unavailable exactly when you need maps.
• 🛡️ Insurance: compare policy wording with SafetyWing. Read exclusions for the destination, adventure activities, medical evacuation, political/security events, and pre-existing conditions.
• 🚗 Cars: compare vehicles on DiscoverCars before arrival. Airport counters can run out of automatic cars or quote higher walk-up rates.
• 🎟️ Tours: use Viator for airport transfers, city tours, day trips, and guided experiences when independent transport is inconvenient.

Practical arrival checklist

Safety and travel notes

For U.S. airport travel in 2026, check TSA identification rules before departure because REAL ID enforcement began on May 7, 2025. Bring a REAL ID-compliant license or another TSA-accepted document, watch local weather, and leave extra time for security peaks, rental-car shuttles, and rideshare pickup walks. Beach travel needs hurricane-season, heat, rip-current, and traffic awareness. Do not leave valuables visible in rental cars at beaches.

The most reliable traveler is the boringly prepared traveler: documents printed, data working, transport confirmed, hotel address saved, and enough time between every moving part of the itinerary.

Short airport excursion idea

If you have a long layover or an overnight stop, choose one simple plan rather than trying to see everything. Stay close to the city center or a known hotel district, keep the return transfer booked, and avoid cutting the return to the airport too close. In smaller airports, a missed flight may mean waiting a day or more for the next practical departure.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Myrtle Beach International Airport from Myrtle Beach?

About 3 miles west of the Myrtle Beach oceanfront and close to Market Common, Surfside Beach, and the Grand Strand hotel corridor.

How much is a taxi from MYR airport?

Typical taxi planning ranges are shown in the transport table above. The safest method is to confirm the price before loading luggage and to use a hotel-arranged driver when arriving late or visiting for the first time.

Are there restaurants and shops at Myrtle Beach International Airport?

Yes, but the depth of choice depends on the airport size and operating schedule. Expect practical cafes or snack options at smaller airports and a better range at major hubs. Carry backup snacks and water for delays.

Which airlines should I check first?

American, Delta, United, Southwest, Spirit, Allegiant, Breeze, Frontier, Avelo, Sun Country, and seasonal carriers may appear depending on date. Ultra-low-cost and leisure carriers are especially important at MYR.

Is there a metro to the airport?

Myrtle Beach has no airport metro. Use taxi, rideshare, Coast RTA where schedules fit, rental car, hotel shuttle, or private transfer.

Sources checked

• https://www.flymyrtlebeach.com/
• https://www.flymyrtlebeach.com/flight-information/route-map/
• https://www.remitly.com/blog/travel/airports-in-myrtle-beach/
• https://www.wmbfnews.com/2026/06/09/coast-rta-announces-new-routes-connecting-conway-myrtle-beach-airport/
• https://www.tsa.gov/realid