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Sun Country Airlines Overview & Policy Summary
Sun Country is a hybrid low-cost carrier built around Minneapolis–St. Paul, flying seasonal leisure routes to Florida, Mexico, the Caribbean and the US West. Its schedule is highly seasonal — many routes operate only in winter or summer — and its business mixes scheduled service with charter and cargo work.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
- Carry-on: Charged separately on Standard fares, cheapest at booking.
- First checked bag: Charged separately on Standard fares, priced by route and purchase point..
- Changes: Change and cancellation fees apply within a window before departure and are waived beyond it.
- Check-in: 24 hours before departure..
Sun Country help topics
Detailed answers on the ten things travellers ask most after booking.
Sun Country at a glance
Baggage
Charged separately on Standard fares, cheapest at booking. Included in bundles and First Class.
Full baggage rulesChanges
Change and cancellation fees apply within a window before departure and are waived beyond it. Bundles reduce or waive the fee.
How to change a flightSun Country fare types
| Fare | Includes | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | A seat and one personal item. | Bags and seat assignments are charged separately. |
| Best Value Bundle | Carry-on, checked bag and seat selection bundled at a discount to buying separately. | Still non-refundable. |
| First Class | A recliner seat in a 2-2 configuration with extra legroom, free bags and priority boarding. | Available on a portion of the fleet and on selected routes only. |
Hubs
- Minneapolis–St. Paul (MSP)
A Boeing 737 fleet split between scheduled passenger service, charter operations and cargo flying for Amazon.
Popular routes
- Minneapolis (MSP) → Fort Myers (RSW)
- Minneapolis (MSP) → Las Vegas (LAS)
- Minneapolis (MSP) → Cancún (CUN)
- Minneapolis (MSP) → Phoenix (PHX)
Sun Country frequently asked questions
Is Sun Country a budget airline?
It is a hybrid — unbundled fares like an ULCC, but with a 50 lb checked bag limit rather than 40 lbs, a genuine First Class cabin on part of the fleet, and refundable fare options. It sits between Spirit and the legacy carriers.
Why does Sun Country not fly my route year-round?
Sun Country runs a deliberately seasonal schedule, concentrating on winter sun routes from Minneapolis and summer leisure markets. Many routes simply do not operate outside their season.
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