Deal Alert: JetBlue Extends Winter Flash Sale, With Fares From $38 One-Way
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Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency, such as Orbitz or Expedia, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking. Remember: Fares may disappear quickly, so book right away and take advantage of Orbitz or Expedia's courtesy cancellation if you're unable to get the time away from work or family.
JetBlue has extended its first flash sale of 2018, with fares starting at $38 one-way and $77 round-trip. The first round of "The Big Winter Sale," ended on January 4, however the sale has been extended. You must now book by January 10, at 11:59pm ET or local time. In order to get the lowest fares as part of this sale, you must travel between January 16 and April 25, 2018.
We're seeing plenty of availability for multiple routes scattered through April 25. Additionally, destinations featured in this sale range from tropical getaways to a winter-lover's paradise. Because so many cities are part of this sale, it'll be best to check out JetBlue's page in order to find out exactly which ones are included. The best way to find availability is to search Google Flights for the routes and dates and then click through to JetBlue's website to book. Act quick! These fares won't last long — they'll be available through Wednesday only.
Airline: JetBlue
Routes: Domestic and international routes
Cost: $38+ one-way, $77+ round-trip in economy
Dates: January 16 — April 25, 2018
Booking Link: Orbitz or Expedia
Pay With: The Platinum Card® from American Express (5x on airfare), Chase Sapphire Reserve, Premier Rewards Gold Card from American Express, Citi Prestige (3x on airfare) or Chase Sapphire Preferred (2x on travel)
Here are a few examples of what you can book:
Pittsburgh (PIT) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) for $38 one-way:
Pittsburgh (PIT) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) for 1,800 TrueBlue points + $5.60 one-way:
Newark (EWR) to Boston (BOS) for $48 one-way:
Long Beach (LGB) to Salt Lake City (SLC) for $48 one-way:
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Providenciales, Turks and Caicos (PLS) for $53 one-way:
Boston (BOS) to Nashville (BNA) for $58 one-way:
New York (JFK) to Bermuda (BDA) for $73 one-way:
Pittsburgh (PIT) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) for $77 round-trip:
Newark (EWR) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) for $81 round-trip:
New Orleans (MSY) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) for $87 round-trip:
Boston (BOS) to Baltimore (BWI) for $89 round-trip:
New York (JFK) to Charleston (CHS) for $107 round-trip:
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Providenciales, Turks and Caicos (PLS) for $183 round-trip:
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