How Casino Charter Flights Work | Grueninger Gold

Written by Joe Hanauer | Jun 24, 2026 4:25:53 PM

One of the best perks in casino travel is the charter flight — a direct group flight that takes players straight to the casino, often comped or deeply discounted. Here's how they work and how to get on one.

What is a casino charter flight?

A charter is a private group flight arranged for casino players, flying from a regional airport directly to a casino destination. There are no public ticket sales — seats go to qualified players. Most casino charters in our network fly on Sun Country Airlines.

Charter vs. commercial casino trips

Two ways casinos fly players in:

  • Charter flights — dedicated direct flights for the group, typically the most convenient option.
  • Commercial fly-in offers — the casino books or reimburses seats on scheduled airlines.

You can browse both by departure city or by destination.

How to qualify for a charter trip

Charter eligibility is based on your Average Daily Theoretical — your rated play value. Casinos reserve charter seats for players whose action justifies the flight. Consistent carded play is what gets you on the list. Not sure where you stand? Estimate it with our ADT calculator.

What's included

A typical comped charter package can include round-trip airfare, hotel and airport transfers — the exact mix depends on your play. An independent host handles the booking and the details so you just show up and play.

Contact us to see which charters you qualify for.

FAQ

Can anyone buy a charter seat? No — charter seats go to qualified players, not the general public.

What airline are the charters on? Most casino charters in our network fly Sun Country Airlines.