The wonder of the holiday season takes flight as Mall of America® launches a sky-high holiday adventure
Exclusive Sun Country Airlines® charter flight offers a once-in-a-lifetime holiday getaway from Chicago to Minneapolis
BLOOMINGTON, MN — October 28, 2025
This December, holiday cheer will take flight. Mall of America®, the nation’s largest retail and entertainment destination, is teaming up with Sun Country Airlines® to host a first-of-its-kind charter flight from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP).
This two-day Elf Air Express getaway promises a whirlwind of festive surprises, world-class attractions, and exclusive shopping, an immersive experience designed to make even the most seasoned holiday travelers believe in magic again.
“Mall of America is already a holiday destination like no other, with festive attractions, exclusive shopping, and memorable moments around every corner,” said Jill Renslow, Chief Business Development & Marketing Officer at Mall of America. “From the moment guests step on board, the magic begins, because at Mall of America, the journey is part of the celebration.”
Departing Saturday, December 13, Elf Air Express will whisk travelers to ‘Take Flight Together’ into the season’s spirit. This exclusive charter, the only nonstop charter from Chicago to Minneapolis this season, will feature in-flight surprises, caroling crew members, themed treats, and a few North Pole-style secrets that set the tone for an unforgettable weekend.
Upon landing, guests will be welcomed into a winter dreamscape at Mall of America, where holiday magic awaits at every turn:
- Admission to Mall of America attractions, including Nickelodeon Universe®, Crayola Experience, and Moose Mountain Adventure Golf
- A private Candy Cane Institute experience with an exclusive Santa meet-and-greet
- A behind-the-scenes VIP tour showing how the Mall transforms into a dazzling winter wonderland
- Tax-free shopping on clothing and shoes, plus a VIP swag bag filled with holiday goodies
- Surprise-and-delight moments from treats and live entertainment to giveaways and character greetings
Tickets at $299 per person, a $600+ total value, including roundtrip airfare, checked baggage, attraction wristbands, exclusive events, and more.
Guests can add on overnight accommodations at one of three premier partner hotels:
JW Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America, Country Inn & Suites Bloomington Mall of America, or Element Bloomington Mall of America. When booking a preferred hotel, roundtrip ground transportation will be provided airport to hotel by Lorenz Bus Service.
The experience wraps up on Sunday, December 14, with more shopping and exploration time before travelers board their evening return flight to Chicago.
Booking is now open through Creative Charters, group travel specialists. For more information, visit mallofamerica.com/CHARTERS.
ABOUT MALL OF AMERICA
At 5.6 million square feet, Mall of America is the largest shopping and entertainment complex in North America with up to 520 world-class retail stores and restaurants; Nickelodeon Universe, a 7-acre indoor theme park; SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium; FlyOver America; Crayola Experience; and more. The Mall opened in 1992 and is located in Bloomington, Minn., minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul and adjacent to MSP International Airport. Follow Mall of America on Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok. Listen to So Much More – a Mall of America podcast, on all major platforms or watch on YouTube. Download the Mall of America app from the App Store for iOS or Google Play for Android.
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