Take into consideration that not only is Myrtle Beach a popular golfing destination, it is also a hot (literally and figuratively) summer vacation destination. US AIR and DELTA provide most of the service to Myrtle Beach. They can get you to Myrtle Beach from most places in the USA and Europe. US AIR connections are via Charlotte. DELTA connections are through Atlanta. Book your trip early!  3 - 6 months in advance is not too soon! The most popular flights to Myrtle Beach are Friday mornings and Sunday afternoons, the next most popular are Thursday and Monday evenings. You have to look sharp to find cheap air flights to Myrtle Beach, so you can compare all the airlines that fly to Myrtle Beach on this page and find your best rates.

Take a look at our Compare Airfares page, where you will find prices that compare with any nationally advertised site...plus we do not tack on any additional fees. Also on that page you'll be able to check flights into other nearby airports, such as Charleston or Florence SC, or Wilmington, NC. to see if you can get a better deal, even if the rates are very similar, you might have a better chance at your dates. If you decide to play golf at the south end of Myrtle Beach, Charleston is just about 1 1/2 hours drive up 17 - and usually very light traffic. If you've chosen golf courses on the north end of the beach, Wilmington is also about 1 1/2 hours drive away. The same for Florence - if you've picked courses in Myrtle Beach proper. So there are solutions to the sell-out seats for Myrtle Beach.

Air Tran 800-247-8726 Charleston International Airport

American Eagle Flies One Seasonal flight a day from DFW to MYR April 6 until October 31, 2010

ASA/Delta/Conair  800-282-3424 Charleston International Airport

Continental 800-525-0280 Wilmington International Airport

Northwest 800-225-2525 Wilmington, NC 28405



Checked Baggage Allowance
Upon presentation by a fare–paying passenger of a valid Ticketless Travel
Confirmation, a checked baggage fee will apply.

Baggage Fees - When purchased at time of booking, a fee between $14.99 and $29.99 for the first checked bag and $14.99 to $29.99 for the second checked bag will apply per person, per segment. If purchased at flight check-in, $35 for first checked bag and an additional $35 for second checked bag will apply per person, per segment. In all cases additional higher fees will apply for three or more checked bags. Bags that are "Gate Checked" will incur a $35.00 fee.

Each piece of sporting equipment will be considered a checked bag with all applicable fees applied per person, per bag, per segment. All Baggage Transport Fees are non-refundable. Each bag must weigh 50 lbs or less. The outside measurements of each bag must not exceed eighty (80) inches. Applicable fees will be applied for those bags exceeding the weight and size limits. The total number of bags allowed may not exceed 5 per passenger.

Golf bag (in a hard–sided golf bag carrying case provided by the passenger), including clubs, balls, and shoes.
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Checked Baggage Allowance - Continental will accept up to two pieces of Checked Baggage with a maximum weight of 50 pounds (22.7kg) and a Maximum Outside Linear Dimension of 62 inches (157cm) subject to payment of the applicable service fee(s). Continental's Checked Baggage Fees are $23 for First bag when checked in online, $25 checked at airport. For second checked baggage charge is $32 checked in online, $35 checked at airport

Continental accepts one item of golf equipment per customer as checked baggage.

An item of golf equipment consists of:

1 golf bag containing 1 set of golf clubs
Golf balls
1 pair golf shoes.
All items must be properly encased in a suitable container. The golf bag must be covered or enclosed in a heavy, rigid carrying case.

Continental is not liable for damage to Golf Equipment that is not contained in a hard-sided case.

Excess Valuation may not be purchased for Golf Equipment that is not contained in a hard-sided case.

If applicable, the first or second fee applies to golf equipment.

Golfing equipment containers measuring over 62" (157 cm) L+H+W that contain other items in addition to or in place of appropriate golf equipment will be subject to an oversize fee.

Note: All customers, including OnePass Elite members, who check a golf bag will experience a delay in receiving their bag at the baggage claim due to way oversized items and sports equipment are required to be loaded, unloaded and delivered to baggage claim.
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Traditionally Delta and the Delta Connection services Myrtle Beach. Direct flights from Delta hubs in Atlanta, Cincinnati and New York. Check with www.delta.com for schedules. Delta Air Lines has 5 daily flights from Myrtle Beach to Atlanta.

Delta's travel info for you golfers - First checked bag: $23 if checked in online or $25 at the airport kiosk, ticket counter or curbside. Second checked bag: $32 online or $35 at the airport

If your golf bag is a third checked bag or overweight or oversized expect to pay $125
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Spirit Airlines flies to Myrtle Beach from Atlanta, Atlantic City, Boston, Detroit, to and from Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and New York's LaGuardia, www.spiritair.com for more information.

Spirit Airlines is now offering new nonstop direct service for five additional cities to Myrtle Beach. It will be seasonal and convenient for passengers flying from Plattsburgh N.Y., Charleston W.Va., Latrobe (Pittsburgh Area) PA., Niagara Falls & Washington D.C.

This new service will include Daily Flights to Washington's Reagan National Airport,
Service Four days a week to Plattsburgh, N Y. and Latrobe, Pa. and Three days a week to Charleston, W.VA. and Niagara Falls, N.Y. This is in addition to the other 6 cities already served by Spirit Air to the Myrtle Beach area.

SPIRIT Airlines -  Baggage Fees First bag is $25 (62 linear inches - weight 50lbs) on phone or at check-in.
Second Bag is also $25.00 (62 linear inches - weight 50lbs) on phone or at check-in.

Golf Clubs

Golf clubs can be transported as a normal checked item if within the weight limit (size limits are waived for golf clubs). Overweight charges apply.Overweight 51- 70 lbs. is $50 - 71 – 99 lbs. $100. Oversized 62 - 79 linear inches $100
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United Airlines flies from Washington D.C./Dulles. United Express will add another daily roundtrip flight, for three daily roundtrips. United Express carrier Air Wisconsin offers two daily flights from Chicago O'Hare.

You can save when you prepay on United Airlines with easy check-in of baggage Their rates normally are $25. for first checked bag and $35 for second checked bag.

Golf equipment
Allowance/requirements
1 standard-sized golf bag with clubs and 1 pair of shoes

Allowed in place of one checked bag.
Maximum weight 50 pounds (23 kg)

Must be enclosed in full-length protective cover (vinyl/cloth/nylon/or hard-sided travel case).
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US Airways offers the best selection of flights into Myrtle Beach. US Airways has 8 daily flights from Myrtle Beach to Charlotte, for a total of 860 seats daily  www.usairways.com for the numerous flight offerings.

Checked bags on US Air
You can pay for your 1st and 2nd checked bags and save when you check in online – there's a service fee for checked bags at the airport. Check in online beginning 24 hours and up to 60 minutes before your departure. You can check your bags at the airport starting 4 hours before your flight. All bag fees are non-refundable, per person and each way. $23 for first bag online, $25 at airport - For second bag $32 online
$35.00 at airport.

Golf equipment
Golf equipment will be accepted in the normal baggage allowance in lieu of a piece of baggage. A pull cart may be included if it is attached to a golf bag. Golf equipment should be enclosed with a cover to prevent loss of contents. Hard sided carriers are recommended. One item of golf equipment consists of:

•1 golf bag, containing no more than 14 golf clubs
•12 golf balls
•1 pair of golf shoes
Oversize/overweight bags
Please pay overweight and oversize bag charges at the airport. On top of our checked bag fees, we charge: $50 extra for bags that weigh between 51-70 lbs (23-32 kg) if you're in Coach or Economy
$100 extra for bags that weigh between 71- 100 lbs (32-45 kg).
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So you might consider flying into Charleston or Florence SC,  or Wilmington, NC. The rates are very similar, but you might have a better chance at your dates. If you decide to play golf at the south end of Myrtle Beach, Charleston is just about 1 1/2 hours drive up 17 - and usually very light traffic. If you've chosen golf courses on the north end of the beach, Wilmington is also about 1 1/2 hours drive away. The same for Florence - if you've picked courses in Myrtle Beach proper. So there are solutions to the sell-out seats for Myrtle Beach.

Air Tran 800-247-8726 Charleston International Airport

ASA/Delta/Conair  800-282-3424 Charleston International Airport

Continental 800-525-0280 Wilmington International Airport

Northwest 800-225-2525 Wilmington, NC 28405

More Checked Luggage Security Considerations

Luggage may be checked at the ticket counter and at the E-Ticket Check-In Kiosks that U.S.Airways operates at New York LaGuardia, Boston Logan, Philadelphia, and Reagan Washington National airports. Please reference Curbside Check-In for a list of available airports.

At all other airports, skycaps will be available to assist customers in bringing baggage to the ticket counter. Customers escorted by a skycap will be taken to the check-in line. Luggage may be checked at the airport within four hours of flight time.

Random searches of checked baggage may be performed with high-powered scanning machines that damage film. Cameras and film should be packed in carry-on baggage.

Newest TSA Carry-on & Checked Baggage Rulings for Travellers

FAA policy allows one piece of luggage and one personal item (such as a purse or briefcase) per person. All carry-on bags must fit under the seat in front of you or in the overhead bin.

3-1-1 Easy to remember formula for carry-ons Liquids in your carry-on baggage
Take a few minutes to learn about what to expect at the airport. Travel size liquids, aerosols and gels are allowed in carry-on baggage if they are in containers that are 3.4 oz (100ml) or smaller.

Pack your 3.4 oz. (100ml) containers in a single, clear, one-quart zip-top plastic bag. Empty containers (that could contain liquids) are not allowed; and neither are partially used larger containers.

Only one one-quart plastic bag is allowed per passenger, and the contents of the bag must fit comfortably inside. A few examples: Toothpaste, Beverages, Creams, Hair products, Sun screen, Mascara/lip gloss.

The TSA liquid policy applies to gift items as well as toiletries. Ship them ahead of time or put them in your checked baggage. A few examples: Jam, Salsa, Snow globes, Liquid soaps, Perfumes.

Extra batteries not allowed in checked baggage
Spare lithium batteries (extra batteries not installed on devices) are no longer allowed in checked baggage. It's best to keep batteries and equipment with you (or in your carry-on bags) not in your checked baggage.

Sharp Objects (Knives of any length, Cutting instruments of every kind (metallic or non-metallic), including carpet knives, box cutters and other folding or retractable blades, regardless of length
Items such as ice picks, straight razors, elongated scissors and knitting needles. (Safety/disposable razors, such as Gillette and Schick, are allowed.
Sporting Goods -Guns & Firearms -Tools -Martial Arts & Self Defense Items
Explosive & Flammable Materials - Disabling Chemicals & Other Dangerous Items -Other Items Download the Prohibited Carry-On Items brochure. (957kb, pdf)

Travelers are now permitted to carry on nail clippers, safety razors (including disposable razors), syringes (with proper documentation), tweezers, eye-lash curlers, walking canes and umbrellas.

Your Laptop: If you intend to use a "checkpoint friendly" laptop bag, make sure to check that:

Your laptop bag has a designated laptop-only section that you can lay flat on the X-ray belt
There are no metal snaps, zippers or buckles inside, underneath or on-top of the laptop-only section
There are no pockets on the inside or outside of the laptop-only section
There is nothing in the laptop compartment other than the laptop
You have completely unfolded your bag so that there is nothing above or below the laptop-only section, allowing the bag to lie flat on the X-ray belt
Remember, a well designed "checkpoint friendly" bag must be packed appropriately if you intend to leave your laptop in your bag for screening.

TSA will not approve or endorse any bag design or manufacturer. TSA will only allow laptops to stay in bags through screening if they provide a clear and unobstructed X-ray image of the laptop.

Disclaimer:
Given TSA's use of random screening protocols, TSA reserves the right to re-screen any bag or laptop regardless of the design of the bag.

Food:

All food must go through the X-ray machine and all food must be wrapped or in a container. Unpeeled natural foods like fruit are okay, but half-eaten fruits must be wrapped.

Beverages

After clearing security, travelers can now bring beverages and other items purchased in the secure boarding area on-board aircraft.

There is no restriction on the amount of baby formula, breast milk, or medicines you can bring, but they must be declared and presented for inspection at the checkpoint.

Also the following items will be permitted:

Up to 5 oz. (148ml) of liquid or gel low blood sugar treatment
Up to 4 oz. of essential non-prescription liquid medications including saline solution, eye care products and KY jelly
Gel-filled bras and similar prostethics
Gel-filled wheelchair cushions
Life support and life sustaining liquids such as bone marrow, blood products, and transplant organs carried for medical reasons.
You are permitted to bring solid cosmetics and personal hygiene items as such lipstick, lip balm and similar solids. Please remember these items must be solid and not liquid, gel or aerosol.