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Sun Country Airlines is a Minneapolis-based US leisure airline, owned by Allegiant Travel Company since May 2026, flying Boeing 737s to US and international sun destinations.
Sun Country Airlines overview
Sun Country Airlines was founded in 1982 in Minnesota. Allegiant Travel Company agreed to buy it in January 2026 and completed the acquisition on 13 May 2026; the two airlines continue to operate as separate carriers with their own brands for now, with integration planned over time.
Sun Country flies a Boeing 737-800 fleet of roughly 65 to 70 aircraft for scheduled and charter passenger flights. Its scheduled network is built around Minneapolis-St. Paul, with over 115 routes to nearly 100 airports in the US, Mexico, Central America, Canada and the Caribbean, many of them seasonal.
| IATA code | SY |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Main hub | Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) |
| Alliance | Independent |
| Founded | 1982 |
- ICAO code
- SCX
- Cabins
- Best · Standard
- Official website
- suncountry.com
Where Sun Country Airlines flies
Sun Country's scheduled flights centre on Minneapolis-St. Paul, serving leisure and major US cities plus Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, with many routes operated seasonally.
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Sun Country Airlines baggage policy
Sun Country Airlines sets baggage allowances by fare, cabin and route, so the same flight can include different allowances on different tickets. Your exact allowance is shown with the fare before you pay, and our agents can add bags at the airline’s published rate when they issue your ticket. See our extra baggage service for details.
Sun Country Airlines cancellation policy
What happens when you cancel a Sun Country Airlines ticket depends on the fare rules attached to it, which you see before booking. Tickets bought for travel to or from the US generally allow a free cancellation within 24 hours of booking when the flight is at least seven days away; after that, flexible fares may be refundable and others may convert to credit or be non-refundable. If Sun Country Airlines cancels your flight, you are entitled to a refund. Our cancellation desk reviews your ticket free of charge.
Sun Country Airlines date change policy
Whether a Sun Country Airlines ticket can be changed, and for what fee, depends on its fare rules; you will usually pay any fare difference. We compare the options before you commit. More on our date change service.
Sun Country Airlines check-in information
Check-in times and methods for Sun Country Airlines vary by airport and route, including online, app and airport check-in. For international departures from the US, plan to arrive about three hours before departure, and confirm the exact deadlines in your booking confirmation.
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Sun Country Airlines — frequently asked questions
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Is Sun Country part of Allegiant?
Yes. Allegiant Travel Company completed its acquisition of Sun Country in May 2026, but Sun Country continues to fly under its own brand for now.
Where is Sun Country's hub?
Its hub is Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP).
What seating does Sun Country offer?
Sun Country sells Best seats, which are larger seats at the front of the cabin, and Standard economy seats.
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