Valley International Airport is now offering a new Delta Air Lines non-stop route to Minneapolis – Saint Paul International Airport. The seasonal flight will begin service on Feb. 17 and run through May 8.

“We would like to take this opportunity to welcome back a long time airline partner to Valley International Airport,” said Valley International Airport’s Aviation Director Marv Esterly. “We are very excited by Delta’s decision to service the Rio Grande Valley with bigger mainline aircraft and will work closely with our partner to ensure success.”

While Delta had serviced the region in years past, this new route introduces a larger aircraft, the Airbus 320 with 157 seats and three class configurations. 

The new route also links the Upper Midwest with South Padre Island, a warm getaway from the Midwest’s long winter months.

“With Delta Airlines offering more flights and more affordable rates from the upper Midwest to South Padre Island, millions of winter and spring travelers will have easier access to Texas’ Best Beach,” said South Padre Island Convention & Visitors Bureau Executive Director Blake Henry. “Our entire region can look forward to more vacationers, higher visibility, and the opportunity to reap the economic benefits throughout the years to come.”

The route’s introduction doubles the capacity to the upper Midwest from Valley International for this winter season. The new service will offer a six flights per week service pattern (daily except on Tuesdays).

Passengers may book the new flight on the Delta website.