Trade snow for sunshine: Delta’s new flights from MSP to Aruba, St. Maarten and more

Delta is offering new travel options this winter from Minneapolis-St. Paul to the tropical paradises of Aruba and St. Maarten, as well as enhanced service from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Grand Cayman and San Juan, Puerto Rico, giving customers even more opportunities to escape the cold and enjoy a tropical getaway.

“As MSP’s leading carrier to Latin America and the Caribbean, we’re excited to add capacity to these popular destinations, providing our customers with unmatched convenience and choice,” said Joe Esposito, Delta’s senior vice president, network planning. “With the addition of Aruba, St. Maarten and the recent addition of Mazatlan, our customers can look forward to three new sunny destinations this winter.”

Aruba

Delta’s new flights to Aruba (AUA) will operate on Fridays and Sundays, allowing travelers to relax on Eagle Beach, snorkel in the blue waters of Baby Beach, explore Arikok National Park or enjoy Oranjestad’s vibrant nightlife.

Saint Martin

Delta Airlines flights to St. Maarten (SXM) operate on Thursdays and Saturdays, allowing travelers to immerse themselves in the island’s rich culture, visit the bustling Marigot Market, sample diverse cuisine in Grand Case, enjoy watersports in Orient Bay and explore scenic hiking trails.

More sun-soaked getaways for MSP travelers

Delta is adding one weekly flight to Grand Cayman (GCM) for a total of three and two weekly flights to San Juan (SJU) for a total of 10. Additionally, recently announced service to Mazatlan, Mexico (MZT) will be added this winter, further expanding Delta’s footprint in Latin America.

With these new routes and expansions, Delta will offer 126 weekly flights and more than 20,000 seats per week from MSP to 15 exciting destinations this winter, including popular destinations such as Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic, Liberia in Costa Rica and Montego Bay in Jamaica.

“The continued growth in international travel has been a key trend at MSP in recent years, and we are pleased to see Delta add this new service,” said Brian Lykes, CEO of the Metropolitan Airports Commission, which owns and operates MSP Airport. “The addition of these new flights gives travelers in the upper Midwest more options to Latin America and the Caribbean than ever before, so it’s a great time to start planning your winter vacations.”

A premium winter travel experience throughout the journey

Delta Sky Club guests can enjoy a comfortable tropical start to their vacation at Delta’s Minneapolis hub. Earlier this year, Delta unveiled its third and largest Delta Sky Club at MSP, featuring seating for more than 450 guests, a first-of-its-kind Sky Deck and more.

Delta’s seasonal service to St. Maarten and Aruba will operate this winter on a Boeing 757-200 (75D) with First Class, Delta Comfort+ and Main Cabin options. First Class customers will enjoy chef-curated meals along with complimentary premium wine, beer and spirits. Delta Comfort+ customers will also enjoy complimentary beverages and more space. Delta SkyMiles members can enjoy more than 1,000 hours of complimentary premium entertainment through Delta Studio, in-seat power and high-speed complimentary Wi-Fi in all cabins.

Additionally, SkyMiles members traveling to sunny destinations will also enjoy Delta’s new personalized seatback screens. Delta Sync seatbacks are a groundbreaking update to Delta’s industry-leading seatback screens that feel like a smart TV and also offer a range of day-of-travel tools designed to streamline SkyMiles members’ travel itineraries.

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The detailed flight schedule is as follows: