JSX Is Restarting Some Seasonal Flights to Taos, New Mexico

Updated: October 7, 2024, 5:25pm CDT

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JSX Will Fly to Taos Starting in December
Other Ways To Get to Taos
Final Thoughts

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If you’re looking to get to Taos, the New Mexico ski resort known for its exceptional powder snow, you’ll have a new option this winter: nonstop flights on JSX.

Here’s a look at what’s new.

JSX Will Fly to Taos Starting in December

The “semi-private” air carrier JSX will resume seasonal flights to Taos (TSM) from 4 cities across Texas and the West Coast starting December 9, 2024. These resumptions are perfectly timed, as ski season starts in earnest in early December.

The carrier will offer flights from Dallas-Love Field (DAL) and Austin Executive Airport (EDC) in Texas, as well as Burbank (BUR) and Carlsbad (CLD) in California. According to a statement from JSX, introductory fares start at $219 one-way.

The airline already serves Taos from Denver/Boulder (BJC) and Las Vegas (LAS).

JSX offers a so-called “semi-private” model. Because it’s not a commercial airline and largely flies out of different facilities from traditional carriers, it can streamline security screening and avoid crowds. That way, JSX can offer 20-minute check-in deadlines, far less than regular airlines. It also delivers your luggage right at the side of the jet, meaning passengers don’t have to wait at baggage claim.

JSX routes — JSX route map. Image credit: JSX

Its fleet is entirely made up of Embraer 135 and 145 jets, all configured with 30 seats, fewer than they would have in regular airline service. That results in more legroom. All JSX planes also offer free inflight Wi-Fi and power at every seat. Snacks and beverages are free, and JSX says skis and snowboards fly for no charge.

Hot Tip:

You can earn United MileagePlus miles or JetBlue TrueBlue points on your JSX flights; just add your member number for either program to your JSX booking.

Thanks to the partnership with United Airlines, JSX flights can be booked on United’s website too. A search on the site on October 7, 2024, confirmed that JSX flights to Taos were bookable:

United JSX — A screenshot showing a JSX booking made on United Airlines’ website. Image credit: United Airlines.

Other Ways To Get to Taos

Taos Ski Valley is known for its fluffy snow, thanks to the high elevation — one of the lifts will deposit skiers at a height of 12,481 feet — and its desert air.

Most people who ski Taos get there from the closest major airport, Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ). While it’s about 140 miles away, it’s easy to reach from most of the U.S. since it’s served by the 3 major U.S. airlines (American, Delta, and United), as well as Alaska, JetBlue, Southwest, and Spirit.

A closer option is Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF), about 80 miles away. It’s served by American from Dallas-Ft. Worth (DFW) and Phoenix (PHX) and by United from Denver (DEN) and Houston (IAH).

Final Thoughts

Taos Ski Valley has long been a haven for expert skiers, although it offers options for people who prefer intermediate-level slopes too. Investment in lodging and dining has made it a more attractive destination lately, and this new service from JSX will help many West Coast and Texas skiers get there faster.

With less hassle than normal commercial airlines and the possibility of earning miles on United and JetBlue, JSX can be a convenient option for skiers headed to Taos — if they’re based near a city it serves.