The number of JetBlue TrueBlue points needed for a free flight varies dynamically based on the cash price of the ticket, the route, time of year, and demand, since JetBlue no longer uses a fixed award chart. Generally, for domestic U.S. economy flights, expect to redeem between about 7,000 and 15,000 points. Flights to the Caribbean and Latin America usually cost between 10,000 and 20,000 points in economy, while international flights to Europe and beyond can require 20,000 to 40,000 points or more for economy class
. Some examples from recent redemptions include:
- Around 4,200 points for a New York to Florida flight during a 20% off points sale
- About 9,900 points for a round-trip from New York (LGA) to Denver (DEN) during a short sale
- Roughly 11,000 points for a round-trip Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco flight
- Approximately 41,000 points for two round-trip tickets from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale
A useful rule of thumb is about 10,000 points per $150 of airfare at Blue fare levels (not Blue Basic), though this fluctuates with cash prices
. JetBlue TrueBlue points have a typical value of around 1.5 cents per point, so the points required for a flight roughly correlate with the ticket's cash price
. There are no blackout dates, and points can be used on any seat except Blue Basic fares. In summary:
- Domestic economy flights: ~7,000 to 15,000 points
- Caribbean/Latin America economy: ~10,000 to 20,000 points
- International economy: ~20,000 to 40,000 points
- Points needed scale with cash fare prices and peak travel times
You can always check the exact points cost for your desired flight on JetBlue’s website, as the pricing is dynamic and tied to current ticket prices.
