Wine County Leaders Excited About Southwest Airlines' Direct Flights to the Region
Southwest now flies nonstop from Santa Rosa to four cities and will let eligible passengers check one case of wine free.
- On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, Southwest Airlines began service at Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport in Santa Rosa, marking the airline's first-ever operations in the Sonoma County region.
- Chief Operating Officer Andrew Watterson said the airline is "excited to open the door" to Sonoma County, adding this as its 14th California airport location within its network.
- Launching later this month, the new "Sip and Ship" program allows passengers to check one case of wine at no additional cost from select West Coast locations.
- Airport manager Jon Stout anticipates the new flights will bring "a lot more visitors," while local business owner Thera Buttaro projects easier access could boost bookings by 10 to 20 percent.
- The carrier currently offers daily nonstop flights to San Diego and Las Vegas, with additional routes to Burbank and Denver, while planning seasonal service to Austin this fall.
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Southwest Airlines Touches Down in Sonoma County
Sonoma County officially welcomed Southwest Airlines Tuesday as its inaugural flight from Las Vegas touched down at Charles M. Schulz Airport. According to the Press Democrat, the celebration featured a ribbon-cutting with local leaders and a costumed Snoopy, marking the start of new nonstop service to Burbank, San Diego, Las Vegas, and Denver. For the flight crew, the day was personal, as both pilots are Sonoma County locals who lobbied to fly …
Southwest adds Sonoma flights, debuts free wine check program
Wine travelers — pay attention. Southwest just began service to Santa Rosa, CA’s Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport yesterday. Perfect for your next wine-focused adventure, Southwest has also launched a new program to celebrate it’s expansion to wine country. The new Sip and Ship™ program allows Southwest customers to check one case of wine […]
Day Around the Bay: Southwest Airlines Now Offers Flights Out of Sonoma County Airport
Local:A man in South San Francisco was arrested last week under suspicion of shooting into an apartment building after burglarizing a vehicle. There were 10 people inside the building at the time, including a child, but no one was injured. [Bay Area News Group]Southwest Airlines now offers nonstop flights out of Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport in Santa Rosa to four cities, including daily flights to San Diego and Las Vegas, five flights …
Wine County leaders excited about Southwest Airlines' direct flights to the region
Local leaders say Southwest's arrival will significantly increase the number of travelers flying in and out of the airport this year, a development they call a major step forward for both convenience and economic growth.
First Southwest Airlines flight lands at Santa Rosa airport
First Southwest Airlines flight lands at Santa Rosa airport Kenny Choi reports on Wine Country’s optimism about Southwest Airlines having service in the North Bay. The post First Southwest Airlines flight lands at Santa Rosa airport appeared first on KION Central Coast.
Inaugural Southwest flight into Santa Rosa arrives at Sonoma County airport
(KRON) -- One of the nation’s largest airlines had its inaugural flight at a small North Bay airport. Southwest Airlines welcomed its first flight into Santa Rosa on Tuesday -- even with an appearance from Snoopy to commemorate the historic moment. The flight from Las Vegas arrived around 4 p.m. on the runway of Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS), according to Southwest. The plane was then slated within the hour for a flight back to L…
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