Low-Fare Airline Introduces New Nonstop Flight From KCI to Minneapolis This Weekend

May 26, 2023
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Travelers are greeted by sculptures called Jazz Birds, by artist Willie Cole, at Kansas City International Airport on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023.
Travelers are greeted by sculptures called Jazz Birds, by artist Willie Cole, at Kansas City International Airport on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023.
Travelers are greeted by sculptures called Jazz Birds, by artist Willie Cole, at Kansas City International Airport on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023.
Travelers are greeted by sculptures called Jazz Birds, by artist Willie Cole, at Kansas City International Airport on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023.
Travelers are greeted by sculptures called Jazz Birds, by artist Willie Cole, at Kansas City International Airport on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023.
Travelers are greeted by sculptures called Jazz Birds, by artist Willie Cole, at Kansas City International Airport on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023.

It just got a lot easier for traveling Chiefs fans to get to Minneapolis to watch the team take on the Vikings this fall.

Sun Country Airlines is bringing nonstop flights from KCI to the Minneapolis-St. Paul airport starting on Sunday, with seasonal flight service on Mondays and Fridays.

It’s the first new airline to launch and 11th airline at Kansas City International Airport’s new terminal.

The low-cost air carrier announced its plans to offer flights from KCI in November 2022.

“It’s exciting to welcome a new airline partner exactly three months after opening the new terminal,” Pat Klein, director of Kansas City’s Aviation Department, said in a statement. “Sun Country’s decision to add Kansas City to their growing network is a testament to the strength of the KC region’s demand for travel and will bring more nonstop options to travelers looking to enjoy the Twin Cities during peak season.

The service is a part of 15 new nonstop routes the airline is offering this summer from MSP airport.

Sun Country Airlines operates 120 routes serving more than 90 airports in the United States, Mexico, Central America, Canada and the Caribbean.

“Sun Country is focused on growing our flight options, giving passengers more choices to visit well-known destinations,” Grant Whitney, senior Vice President and chief revenue at Sun Country Airlines, said in a statement. “We’re thrilled to have Kansas City join our growing network and look forward to providing safe, reliable, hassle-free and affordable options for traveling this summer and beyond.”

You can book your tickets now at suncountry.com.

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