Cheap Flights to Ocean City

Ocean City is one of those places that you can’t get enough of. Approaching its loud, colourful, boisterous front, more reserved folks may assume that the city offers a bit of tackiness. Brimming with teenagers and college students booking Ocean City flights, it’s easy to see why it might gain that reputation at first glance, but like everything else in the world, first impressions of this city are not always what they seem. 

Fun-seeking youth book flights to Ocean City for its obvious proximity to the water, but the beach is just half of what makes this area so intoxicating. The boardwalk is easily the area’s centrepiece. Stretching a few miles long along the beach, the boardwalk offers heaps of opportunity for snackers, drinkers, and shoppers to pop in and out of the tiny seaside establishments for whatever they fancy. 

While the aroma of hot dogs, ice cream, and sugar does seem to fill the air, and rowdy students playing mini-golf are sometimes hard to ignore, one thing is plainly obvious: Ocean City has quite a heart. The summertime is its most famous season, drawing droves of people to book Ocean City flights to enjoy the sea, the shore, and the nightlife. Amid carousels, cotton candy, and jovial music, this place makes its mark as a bona fide Summer Land.

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Ocean City climate

Maryland is fortunate to have a seasonal climate in its mildest capacity. Winter here is lasts from December to February and it gets chilly, but never uncomfortably cold, and snow rarely makes an appearance. When it does happen to snow – even an inch or two, some schools shut down for the day, clearly unprepared for the frigid precipitation. September to October enjoy temperatures around 15 degrees and it is an especially beautiful time to visit for the orange, red, and yellow foliage. The summer months of June, July and August are the most attractive time for most visitors, when the waves crash against the sand, and the boardwalk welcomes people from all over the country to enjoy the warm weather. 

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When to fly to Ocean City

While the area enjoys mild weather all year round, most people book Ocean City flights during the summer months between Memorial Day (last Monday of May) and Labor Day (first Monday in September) to enjoy everything that the shoreline offers.

Peak Season: 

The best time to book flights to Ocean City is undoubtedly the summer time. Pack sandals, sunglasses, and a hat, and spend your days on the beach and nights strolling the jovial boardwalk. 

Off-peak Season 

December to February call for the most precipitation all year round, so the waterfront and outdoor activities that you once enjoyed in the summer are either no longer open, or not as enjoyable in the colder temperatures. If the chill doesn’t get you down though, you’ll most likely be able to book cheap flights to Ocean City during its off season.

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Getting around Ocean City

The Ocean City Municipal Bus Service, which runs up and down the beach all day, can give you a ride after a long and stressful day sunning yourself. Buy a day pass to save some money. Ocean City doesn’t have much public transportation, but you can easily get to nearby cities like Wilmington, Washington DC and Baltimore aboard a coach. Trains are frequent and you can buy your tickets at the station.   

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