Sun Country Airlines announces nonstop service from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport

By: CBS 58 Newsroom

Posted: Apr 27, 2021 9:33 AM CDT

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) --- Sun Country Airlines announced it will begin nonstop service from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport to five destinations beginning Aug. 26.

The airline made the announcement on Tuesday, April 27. From Milwaukee, the airline will offer the only scheduled nonstop service to Cancun International Airport beginning Dec. 18.

Sun Country from Milwaukee includes Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and McCarran International Airport beginning Aug. 26, Southwest Florida International Airport beginning Dec. 15, and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport beginning Dec. 17.

“We know folks are excited to resume traveling, and we’re happy to be able to offer them the opportunity to travel to these destinations with us,” said Sun Country Airlines Chief Revenue Officer Grant Whitney. “We’re proud to bring our brand of convenient, affordable travel to Milwaukee. We’re looking forward to welcoming local residents onboard, so they can enjoy the vacations they’ve been dreaming about.”

Officials say introductory fares are as low as $39 one-way, and Sun Country Rewards Members can earn 2x points when booking the new flights.

“MKE is excited to welcome Sun Country, giving our passengers new options to five nonstop destinations from Milwaukee,” Airport Director Brian Dranzik said. “Sun Country’s low fares and great service will be popular for many travelers in southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois.”

The announcement is part of a larger expansion by the airline, including 18 new nonstop routes and nine new airports. Sun Country Airlines will operate a total of 93 routes across 69 airports in the United States, Mexico, Central America and Caribbean.

Routes are now on sale and can be purchased by clicking here.