Myrtle Beach from Washington, DC, Oct 23–25: $1,212 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- Nonstop on American. Operated by Envoy Air as American Eagle, 1h 39m
- $91 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Lowest in 30 days on this route
The catch: A checked bag, seat picks and any resort fee are extra: they are not in the total.
Worth it if you want sun, sand and a pool; skip it if you want a city to walk.
When we checked, a round trip from Washington, DC to Myrtle Beach for Oct 23–25, 2026 (2 nights) was $494 per person, or $988 for two, on a nonstop American flight operated by Envoy Air as American Eagle. The forecast shows highs of 75–85°F with little rain expected. The best-value hotel, Sea Crest Oceanfront Resort, is $224 for the stay.
The total, before you go
$1,212 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $988 |
| Sea Crest Oceanfront Resort, 2 nights, two guests | $224 |
| The total, before you go | $1,212 |
$91 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: a checked bag and seat picks on basic fares, and any resort fee a hotel collects at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
$494 per person, round trip
$988 for two, taxes and fees included · American. Operated by Envoy Air as American Eagle · nonstop · 1h 39m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 5:51 PM – Fri, Oct 23, 7:30 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| American. Operated by Envoy Air as American Eagle | $494 | nonstop | 1h 39m |
| American | $554 | 1 stop | 3h 37m |
| American | $554 | 1 stop | 4h 29m |
Prices checked Oct 13, 2026, 4:02 AM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $494 per person round trip, this nonstop is $91 below the typical fare on this route. That's 16% under the $585 median of our 14 earlier checks, and it's the lowest fare we've seen in 30 days. Across the 12 offers we checked, fares ran from $494 to $697. Late October falls after the hot, crowded July–August stretch and the August–September hurricane peak. The forecast shows highs of 75–85°F, with rain chances of 7–17%, which is good weather for beach walks and golf without the summer heat. The outbound leaves DCA at 5:51 PM on Friday and lands at 7:30 PM, so you can put in a full workday and still be at the coast for dinner. For two people, the flights, the best-value hotel and $360 of spending money come to $1,572. That's the all-in price when we checked, and it can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is an easy beach weekend: sixty miles of Atlantic sand, resorts, golf and boardwalk fun on the Grand Strand. It works well for a couple who wants a low-effort reset, for friends who want golf by day and bars by night, or for a family who likes mini-golf and the SkyWheel. Keep the pace slow, with ocean mornings and an evening at the shows.
Weather in Myrtle Beach, Oct 23–25
Highs 75–85°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 75 °F | 61 °F | 7% |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 82 °F | 65 °F | 17% |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 85 °F | 65 °F | 13% |
Where to stay in Myrtle Beach
Sea Crest Oceanfront Resort is the best value: $224 for both nights ($112 a night), with a review score of 8.1 from 7,253 reviews. You get a tower oceanfront efficiency with 2 queen beds and a kitchen, but free cancellation isn't included. Westgate Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort is the top rated at 8.6. It's $382 for the stay ($191 a night), comes with free cancellation and has an amusement park view room. Sands Ocean Club is the budget option at $233 ($117 a night), with a 7.4 score and an ocean view efficiency, and it has no free cancellation. All three are room only. For a first trip, the Oceanfront Boardwalk area puts you among the high-rise resorts next to the boardwalk and the SkyWheel. North Myrtle Beach is quieter and has the shag-dancing bars of Main Street.
Sea Crest Oceanfront Resort
$224 for 2 nights, two guests · $112 a night
See roomsWestgate Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort
$382 for 2 nights, two guests · $191 a night
See roomsSands Ocean Club
$233 for 2 nights, two guests · $117 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Myrtle Beach for these dates
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Where in Myrtle Beach
- Oceanfront Boardwalk: High-rise resorts beside the boardwalk and SkyWheel.
- North Myrtle Beach: Quieter condos and the shag-dancing bars of Main Street.
- Surfside Beach: Family-oriented beach town south of the strip.
- Barefoot Landing / Broadway at the Beach: Entertainment complexes with shows, dining and shopping.
What to do in Myrtle Beach
- Ride the SkyWheel on the oceanfront boardwalk, ideally Friday night after you land.
- Play a round at one of more than eighty golf courses along the Grand Strand.
- Walk the beach at Myrtle Beach State Park on the warmer Saturday or Sunday.
- Kayak the salt marsh at Murrells Inlet for a calmer side of the coast.
- Spend a slow morning at Brookgreen Gardens sculpture park.
- Catch a show or go shopping at Barefoot Landing / Broadway at the Beach.
Also worth it
- Play one of more than eighty golf courses
- Visit Brookgreen Gardens sculpture park
Tours and tickets in Myrtle Beach
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Washington, DC | Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), Washington Dulles International (IAD), Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Myrtle Beach | Myrtle Beach International (MYR) |
| Flight time | 1h 39m nonstop |
| Distance | 375 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in Myrtle Beach costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $988 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Sea Crest Oceanfront Resort) | $224 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $360 |
| Total for two | $1,572 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for a mid-range destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Washington, DC to Myrtle Beach
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $494 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $494 (Oct 13, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $585 |
| Price checks | 14 |
Good to know
- Passport: not needed for US citizens; a government ID is enough.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport is needed, you pay in US dollars and there's no time difference.
- The nonstop from DCA to MYR takes 1h 39m and covers 375 miles.
- Prices are all-in (taxes and fees) as found when we checked. All three hotel rates are room only.
- Only Westgate Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort comes with free cancellation. Sea Crest and Sands Ocean Club don't.
- The data shows a fall forecast with Friday drizzle at 75°F, then overcast skies with highs of 82°F and 85°F.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
When we checked, it was $494 per person round trip, or $988 for two, all-in. It's a nonstop on American, operated by Envoy Air as American Eagle, from DCA to MYR. The next option we found was $554 per person with one stop.
When does it leave?
Friday, Oct 23, at 5:51 PM from Reagan National (DCA). It lands in Myrtle Beach at 7:30 PM, after 1h 39m in the air. You come home on Sunday, Oct 25.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows highs of 75–85°F and lows of 61–65°F. Friday has some drizzle, and Saturday and Sunday are overcast, with rain chances of 7–17%.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, you pay in US dollars and South Carolina is on the same time as DC.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a beach reset, it is. The Friday-evening arrival gives you two nights and a full Saturday for the beach, golf or kayaking at Murrells Inlet, then Sunday for the SkyWheel or Brookgreen Gardens.
What does the whole weekend cost for two?
About $1,572 by our numbers: $988 for flights, $224 for Sea Crest Oceanfront Resort and $360 of spending money, which works out to $90 per person per day.
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