What is the process for checking in for a Sun Country Airlines flight?
Sun Country Airlines offers the following check-in options:
- Check-in online
- Mobile check-in
- Check-in at a self-service kiosk
- Check-in at the airport counter
How long does it take Sun Country Airlines passengers to check in?
- Sun Country Airlines check-in recommend that you arrive at the airport with your valid ID in order to complete the check-in requirements and security process.
- Domestic flights within the U.S. require at least 120 minutes before departure.
- A minimum of 180 minutes before international departure.
Sun Country airport counters close:
- At U.S. airports, at least 45 minutes before departure.
- A minimum of 60 minutes before departure at other international airports.
The following exception applies: Check-in formalities must be completed by:
- Before departing from Los Angeles (LAX), allow 60 minutes.
- 90 minutes before departure from St. Thomas (STT).
Can you tell me what documents I need to check in for my Sun Country Airlines flight?
To check-in for your Sun Country Airlines flight, you will need the following documents:
- Valid passport: passports must be current and not older than six months from travel.
- Government-issued ID: A government-issued ID, such as a state ID card or a driver’s license, is also required.
- Booking Reference Or E-Ticket Number: You will need your booking reference or e-ticket number when checking in.
- Pet Health Certificate: Your veterinarian needs to issue a certificate of good health before taking your pet on a trip.
- Pet kennel: Sun Country Airlines requires you to bring a hard-sided kennel that meets their specifications.
How soon should I check in for my Sun Country Airlines flight?
Sun Country Airlines flight check-in time limits:
Online check-in time for Sun Country Airlines
You can check in online 24 hours to an hour before departure for flights within the 50 U.S. states.
Self- service check-in time for Sun Country Airlines
Check-in is available at airport kiosks up to one hour before departure (90 minutes at St. Thomas, STT).
Airport Counter check-in time for Sun Country Airlines
A U.S. airport’s counter check-in opens three hours before departure and closes 45 minutes before departure, while another international airport’s counter opens 60 minutes before departure. In Los Angeles (LAX), you must check in at least 60 minutes prior to departure, while in St. Thomas (STT), you must check in at least 90 minutes prior to departure.
Check-in online with Sun Country Airline
Checking in for a flight with Sun Country Airlines is easy with the following step-by-step instructions:
- On the Sun Country Airlines website, click “Check-In.”.
- Please enter your last name and booking reference or e-ticket number.
- If you examined bags, please provide their weight and measurements.
- Enter any special requests here, such as seat assignments or dietary restrictions.
- Use the “Check-In” button once you have checked your details.
- Your confirmation number and boarding card will be provided.
- A boarding pass can be printed or saved to a mobile device.
Mobile check-in with Sun Country Airlines
- Download the Sun Country Airlines app to your smartphone.
- Log in to your account after launching the application.
- Choose the “Check In” tab.
- Enter the booking reference or e-ticket number.
- Please enter your last name.
- From the menu, select “Check In.”.
- Take a printout or download it to your phone after reviewing it.
Check-in at the kiosk
Using kiosks at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, travelers can check in for their flights, select bags and seats, and pay with a credit card. Travelers can change bags or seats at the kiosk by paying with a credit card.
Check-in at the airport
At the airport, passengers may use a self-service kiosk or check in with a Sun Country agent at the ticket counter. Sun Country Airlines shares ticket counters with other carriers at some airports. All designated Sun Country locations are available for in-person check-in 2 hours before departure (3 hours at Southwest Florida International Airport—Fort Myers and San Francisco International Airport).
Passengers traveling internationally or with children, as well as unaccompanied minors, must check in at the ticket counter. Passengers seated in an exit row should check in at the First-Class counter.
It is possible to select seats online up to 24 hours before departure on international flights. The airport can only assign seats at check-in a maximum of 3 hours before departure for passengers who have not selected their seats in advance. A limited number of seats are available at the airport for check-in on the day of departure only. Exit-row seats can also only be purchased on the day of departure from the airport.
Boarding gate
The boarding gate closes 10 minutes before departure and will not be reopened. Guests who do not board before the closing of the boarding gate will not be able to travel on the flight. Change or cancellation fees may apply. Getting access to priority check-in lines at the airport and priority boarding zones at the gate makes your travel easy.
A priority check-in and boarding fee of $5 – $15 per traveler, per direction, must be purchased at the time of booking.
Please contact your local air ticketing agent or Sun Country Airlines directly for more information on check-in.