JetBlue’s Fort Lauderdale Expansion: New Routes and Mint Flights

Updated: June 12, 2026, 2:09am CDT

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New JetBlue Routes From Fort Lauderdale
How To Book
Final Thoughts

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JetBlue Airways has shared details of a significant expansion from its hub at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). JetBlue will launch several new routes, reinstate some previously discontinued routes, and offer more Mint service from the airport.

Let’s take a look at the news.

New JetBlue Routes From Fort Lauderdale

JetBlue Airways announced on July 23, 2025, that it will launch several new and returning routes from its South Florida hub in Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

The routes begin in late October and will continue to roll out through early December. The routes include some new destinations for Fort Lauderdale, such as Norfolk (ORF) and Tampa (TPA), as well as returning cities like Atlanta (ATL) and Austin (AUS).

Here are the new and returning routes and their frequencies:

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From	To	Start Date	Frequency
Fort Lauderdale (FLL)	Las Vegas (LAS)	October 26, 2025	3x daily
Fort Lauderdale (FLL)	Phoenix (PHX)	October 26, 2025	2x daily
Fort Lauderdale (FLL)	Raleigh-Durham (RDU)	October 26, 2025	2x daily
Fort Lauderdale (FLL)	Richmond (RIC)	October 26, 2025	2x daily
Fort Lauderdale (FLL)	Austin (AUS)	November 20, 2025	2x daily
Fort Lauderdale (FLL)	Los Angeles (LAX)	November 21, 2025	6x daily
Fort Lauderdale (FLL)	Atlanta (ATL)	December 4, 2025	Daily
Fort Lauderdale (FLL)	Norfolk (ORF)	December 4, 2025	5x weekly
Fort Lauderdale (FLL)	Tampa (TPA)	December 4, 2025	Daily

These are strategic adds for JetBlue, with the airline calling Fort Lauderdale a “key market” for the airline.

“With new routes, more flights and the expansion of our award-winning Mint experience on more trips, and the best crewmembers in the business, we’re continuing to offer more reasons for South Florida travelers to choose JetBlue,” said Dave Jehn, JetBlue’s vice president, network planning and airline partnerships.

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Additionally, JetBlue plans to offer Mint service on every flight between Fort Lauderdale and Las Vegas (LAS), Los Angeles (LAX), Phoenix (PHX), and San Francisco (SFO) this winter. If you aren’t familiar, JetBlue Mint is one of the best domestic business-class products thanks to lie-flat seats and elevated dining.

How To Book

Tickets for JetBlue’s new (and returning) routes are now available, although the airline doesn’t seem to be advertising promotional fares.

The cheapest tickets we’re seeing are from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa, with cash flights starting at just $39 one-way.

JetBlue FLL to TPA Cash — Image Credit: JetBlue

Of course, these tickets can also be purchased with JetBlue TrueBlue points. Rates start at just 1,800 points each way.

JetBlue FLL to TPA Points — Image Credit: JetBlue

If you need to earn JetBlue TrueBlue points quickly, you can transfer points from American Express, Capital One, Chase, Citi, Wells Fargo Rewards, or open one of the best JetBlue credit cards.

Final Thoughts

JetBlue is making strategic moves at Fort Lauderdale with several new and returning routes. The airline is also offering Mint flights on transcontinental routes, offering customers a more luxurious way to travel coast to coast.