Southwest Airlines announced that they will increase their presence at Kansas City International Airport (MCI) with new routes and increased service.
The expansion comes after the debut of the single-terminal facelift of MCI on Feb. 28.
“We are proud to have worked with Southwest Airlines to expand domestic and international service out of Kansas City and expect more exciting new flight announcements ahead,” says Mayor Quinton Lucas. “I am thrilled to see this announcement and thank Southwest for its continued investment in Kansas City—a city on a roll.”
The carrier will launch new nonstop service to Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay, Jamaica as well as Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) in San José del Cabo, Mexico. Additionally, Southwest will also expand their nonstop service to Cancun International Airport (CUN).
“We are grateful for Southwest’s continued growth in Kansas City and for easier access to some of our most requested leisure destinations,” said Pat Klein, Director of Kansas City’s Aviation Department. “Travelers will love the convenience of clearing customs at their home airport.”
Effective Oct. 7, 2023, Southwest will offer seasonal service on Saturdays between:
Kansas City, Mo. and Montego Bay, Jamaica
MCI-MBJ departs at 9:55 a.m. and arrives at 1:55 p.m.
MBJ-MCI departs at 12:00 p.m. and arrives at 4:20 p.m.
Kansas City, Mo. and Cabo San Lucas/Los Cabos, Mexico
MCI-SJD departs at 10:40 a.m. and arrives at 12:10 p.m.
SJD-MCI departs at 11:35 p.m. and arrives at 5:25 p.m.
Both new routes complement the carrier’s existing direct service between Kansas City and Cancun, Mexico which seasonally adjusts to daily service beginning Oct. 5, 2023.