CHARLESTON, SC – Sun Country Airlines (NASDAQ: SNCY) today announced that it will begin nonstop service to Charleston International Airport (CHS) from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) beginning April 7, 2022. Introductory fares are as low as $89* one-way.
Today’s announcement is part of a larger expansion by the airline, as it announced 11 nonstop routes and welcomed seven new airports to its growing network. In addition, the airline extended its booking calendar so travelers can plan and book flights now through early September 2022.
The new CHS flight will operate twice weekly on Thursdays and Sundays.
“With more folks eager to resume leisure travel, we’re excited to be able to offer them another option to get away this spring and summer to enjoy the historic and charming city of Charleston, S.C.,” said Sun Country Airlines Chief Revenue Officer Grant Whitney. “We know there is pent-up demand for convenient, affordable travel, and we’re here to help folks enjoy the vacations they’ve been dreaming about.”
“The Twin Cities is a diverse and vibrant metropolitan area that offers great shopping, professional athletic teams in every major sport, and dining that will please any taste. We hope Lowcountry residents take advantage of the chance to visit the Midwest, and we look forward to welcoming guests from Minnesota to Charleston,” said J. Elliott Summey, executive director and CEO of the Charleston County Aviation Authority. “Giving our passengers options when it comes to their air travel is a top priority for us.”
Sun Country will be the only carrier serving Charleston with nonstop service to Minneapolis-St. Paul.
"We welcome the Sun Country team and are confident that new nonstop service to Minneapolis will be a great addition to our ever-expanding route map for people traveling to and from the Lowcountry. Sun Country joining our roster of carriers is a further testament to the reputation and desirability of the Charleston region and is another positive step in our community's and industry's pandemic recovery. We look forward to building a strong partnership," said Helen Hill, Board Chair of the Aviation Authority and CEO of Explore Charleston.
With today’s expansion, Sun Country Airlines will operate a total of more than 100 routes and 80 airports in the United States, Mexico, Central America, Canada, and the Caribbean.
Sun Country’s customer experience includes free in-flight entertainment, complimentary nonalcoholic beverage service, a new mobile-friendly website with more self-service tools, and new interiors on each aircraft. Sun Country provides safe, reliable, hassle-free flights at affordable prices with warm and friendly service. The airline’s mission is to connect guests to their favorite people and places, to create lifelong memories and transformative experiences.
This new route and all routes are on sale now at suncountry.com.
The new seasonal route:To Charleston International Airport (CHS)
• From Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP).
o Service begins April 7, 2022
o Operates twice weekly on Thursdays and Sundays
o One-way fares as low as $89*