KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Southwest Airlines announced Thursday it is adding flights between Kansas City International Airport and two international tourist destinations starting this October.
Starting Oct. 7, Kansas City travelers will be able to take nonstop flights between the new single terminal at KCI and Montego Bay, Jamaica, and from KCI to Cabo San Lucas/Los Cabos, Mexico.
Kansas City and Montego Bay
- MCI-MBJ departs 9:55 a.m., arrives 1:55 p.m.
- MBJ-MCI departs 12:00 p.m., arrives 4:20 p.m.
Kansas City and Cabo San Lucas/Los Cabos
- MCI-SJD departs 10:40 a.m., arrives 12:10 p.m.
- SJD-MCI departs 11:35 a.m., arrives 5:25 p.m.
The flights will be operated seasonally and operate on Saturdays.
Southwest's planned additions join the existing Kansas City to Cancun route that’s set to return to daily service Oct. 5, 2023.
Thursday’s announcement comes just more than a week after Kansas City opened the $1.5 billion new single terminal.
"Just days ago, Kansas City government delivered on our commitment to open the new airport terminal ahead of time and on-budget, with the expectation of more flights to more places for our region," KCMO Mayor Quinton Lucas said in a statement. "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."
Kansas City's Aviation Department director Pat Klein is equally "grateful" for Southwest's investment in KC. He says such additions provide for "easier access to some of our most requested destinations."
“Travelers will love the convenience of clearing customs at their home airport," Klein said in a statement.
The airline also announced Thursday it is adding daily nonstop service between Kansas City and Long Beach Airport in California. The new schedule starts March 9.
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