New nonstop American Airlines flight will take Wichita fliers to a warmer climate

American Airlines has announced seasonal nonstop flights between Wichita’s Eisenhower Airport and Miami International Airport on Saturdays between November and March.

American’s Miami hub serves 133 destinations and offers connections to the Caribbean, South America and Europe, according to a city release.

Flights, which will be on a 76-seat Embraer-175 aircraft, run between Nov. 11 and March 30, departing Wichita at 6:45 a.m. and arriving in Miami at 11:20 a.m. local time. Flights back to Wichita are also on Saturdays, departing Miami International at 7:30 p.m. and arriving at 10:30 p.m.

“We’re excited to add this attractive destination to our route map for the winter, and very grateful to American Airlines for expanding service in Wichita,” said Jesse Romo, Wichita’s airport director.