Deal of the day: Fly to Iceland for only 17,000 JetBlue TrueBlue points
Editor's Note
Iceland is a prime destination for outdoors enthusiasts, offering everything from hot springs and whale watching to glacier hikes and northern lights. Plus, it's one of our top destinations for solo travel.
If that's not enough reason to plan a trip, JetBlue TrueBlue members can get a great deal on flights from the East Coast to Reykjavik right now, starting at just 17,000 points one-way in economy (plus taxes and fees). Read on to learn how to book this deal to the Land of Fire and Ice.
(Note that prices and availability were accurate at the time of writing.)
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TPG's deal of the day basics
- Airline: Icelandair booked through JetBlue
- Routes: Flights from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK); Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR); Boston Logan International Airport (BOS); Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI); Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, D.C.; Chicago's O'Hare International Airport (ORD); and Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Keflavik Airport (KEF) in Reykjavik
- Best way to book: Directly with JetBlue using TrueBlue points
- Price: 17,000 points one-way in economy, plus $102 in taxes and fees
- Retail price: From $451 one-way in economy
- Travel dates: Various dates from April through December
How to find and book TPG's deal of the day
We found this deal on Seats.aero, which makes it easy to search award space on most airlines up to 60 days out (with a basic membership) or a year out (with a Pro membership).
JetBlue is offering direct flights on Icelandair from various U.S. hubs to Reykjavik's Keflavik Airport (KEF) for 17,000 TrueBlue points and about $100. We saw widespread availability in April, May and beyond. Origin cities include New York, Boston, Baltimore, Washington, Chicago and Minneapolis-St. Paul.
Once you narrow down your dates, head to JetBlue's website to confirm award availability and book directly.
How to earn the points or miles required for TPG's deal of the day
One of the simplest ways to earn JetBlue TrueBlue points is to add a cobranded JetBlue card to your wallet and earn the welcome bonus.
You can also transfer rewards to JetBlue at a 1:1 ratio from Chase Ultimate Rewards, Citi ThankYou Rewards and Wells Fargo Rewards. Here are some of our favorite cards that earn these transferable points, along with their current welcome offers:
- Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees): Earn 125,000 points after you spend $6,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.
- Citi Strata Elite℠ Card (see rates and fees): Earn 75,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.
- Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠ Card (see rates and fees): Earn 60,000 bonus points when you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.
Just be sure to confirm award availability with the airline before transferring your points or miles, as transfers are irreversible.
Related: Chase eases bonus eligibility rules on Sapphire cards
Bottom line
If Iceland is in your travel plans this year, snag one of these 17,000-point flights to Reykjavik before they disappear. The options for outdoor adventure in the Land of Fire and Ice are unlimited, but availability for this deal is not.
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