| Cover | May 05, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | May 5, 2022 |
| Entity File Number | 001-40217 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Sun Country Airlines Holdings, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001743907 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 82-4092570 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 2005 Cargo Road |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Minneapolis |
| Entity Address, State or Province | MN |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 55450 |
| City Area Code | 651 |
| Local Phone Number | 681-3900 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | SNCY |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Elected Not To Use the Extended Transition Period | false |
