Sun Country Airlines will begin nonstop service to Cancun from Valley International Airport beginning June 1. The new flight will operate twice weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

“With more folks eager to resume leisure travel, we’re excited to be able to offer them another option to get away this summer to enjoy the beaches of Cancun,” 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 recent announcement is part of a larger expansion by the airline, as it announced five new routes and added two new airports to its growing network. In addition, the airline extended its booking calendar so travelers can plan and book flights through mid-December 2022. With the expansion, Sun Country Airlines will operate more than 100 scheduled service routes across 81 airports in North America, Central America and Caribbean.

“For many years, Sun Country has been a valued airline partner at the premier airport in south Texas– Valley International,” said Harlingen Mayor Chris Boswell. “We are grateful for Sun Country’s confidence in Harlingen, and we look forward to their continued success here in both their Minneapolis and their brand new Cancun routes.”

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.

Introductory fares begin at $129 one way and are available through March 21. Restrictions apply.