New flights are landing at Myrtle Beach airport. A look at added nonstop locales
Myrtle Beach International Airport has welcomed a wave of new airlines and nonstop routes over the past year, expanding travel options for Grand Strand residents and visitors.
From budget carriers to major airlines, here’s a recap of the latest additions.
- Contour Airlines became the 11th airline to operate at Myrtle Beach International Airport when it launched its inaugural flight to Beckley, West Virginia, on June 3. Read Story
- Contour Airlines added two more non-stop flights starting July 1 to Altoona, Pennsylvania, and Parkersburg, West Virginia, with tickets starting at $119 and $99 respectively. Read Story
- Southwest Airlines launched nonstop service between Myrtle Beach and William P. Hobby Airport in Houston starting June 6, with one direct flight each way every Saturday. Read Story
- Allegiant Air began nonstop service between Myrtle Beach and Atlantic City on May 21, with one-way fares starting at $49 for some flights purchased by Feb. 18. Read Story
- Breeze Airways introduced nonstop service to Manchester-Boston Regional Airport in New Hampshire and Orlando International Airport in Florida, with fares starting at $69 one way. Read Story
- Breeze added two more non-stop flights to Pittsburgh and Portland, Maine, with the Pittsburgh route beginning July 3 and Portland service starting July 2. Read Story
- Breeze is also expanding existing service from Myrtle Beach to Akron-Canton, Fort Lauderdale and Long Island with increased frequency beginning July 1. Read Story
The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists. The source reporting referenced above was written and edited entirely by journalists.
Terri Richardson
The Sun News