TrueBlue deals: Spring flights to Mexico, Caribbean for as little as 4K points one-way
If you’re in the market for a warm-weather destination in the final weeks of winter or plotting a spring break trip, you may want to check your stash of JetBlue TrueBlue points.
JetBlue is offering some pretty intriguing late winter and early spring deals to places like Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America.
In some cases, you may be able to find a one-way flight to a destination like Cancun, Mexico, or Aruba for as little as 4,000 TrueBlue points.
You may need to act quickly: Some of the best award availability — at least at this price point — falls over the next couple of weeks.
In fact, if your weekend plans this weekend are free, you may be able to snag a last-minute ticket to somewhere warm ... and near the ocean.
Deal basics
Airline: JetBlue
Routes: New York to various destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America
Travel dates: February through March, April or May, depending on the route
How to book: Directly with the airline
Advice for this deal
In keeping with the nature of dynamic pricing, JetBlue’s award pricing fluctuates from one day to the next and from one route to the next.
However, what we found are TrueBlue prices that are generally trending in the 4,000- to 7,000-point range one-way.
Most of the availability is for the New York City area, though if you live in New England or South Florida, you may want to plug in some destinations out of JetBlue hubs Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) or Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and see what you can find.
Specifically, in New York, the best deals seemed to be out of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), so if you’re open to flying from either, just put “New York City” as your origin instead of a specific airport.
Finally, because this deal is fairly widespread, we recommend casting a wide net and plugging in various destinations JetBlue serves in Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America to see what appeals to you.
Sample flights
Here's an example of a round-trip flight from JFK to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in early March that's currently available. It's priced at 4,100 TrueBlue points in each direction.
TPG values TrueBlue points at 1.4 cents per point, so the value of that 8,200-point round-trip itinerary is around $114.
Considering Jamaica? Here's one-way pricing out of EWR to Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay starting at 5,800 points.
That comes to 11,600 points round trip.
You can also score a one-way flight from JFK to Providenciales International Airport (PLS) in Turks and Caicos for only 7,500 points.
And for 6,100 points, you could fly nonstop from EWR to Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) in Aruba.
Keep in mind that with JetBlue, the prices for the outbound and return trips are priced separately, so you may find the award pricing is higher on the return trip or vice versa.
Deals to Europe and in Mint
In addition to warm-weather, spring break-type destinations, you may want to run some searches for JetBlue's slate of transatlantic flights.
Here's a one-way option from JFK to London's Heathrow Airport (LHR) for next month for 23,700 points. Comparatively impressive is the 93,700-point one-way pricing in JetBlue's lie-flat Mint cabin.
Again, be sure to check the pricing in both directions before you get your hopes up too high.
Maximize your purchase
Though you'll pay for the bulk of your purchase with TrueBlue points, you will have to pay the taxes and fees.
If you book this deal, use a card that earns bonus points on airfare purchases. Frequent JetBlue flyers can use the JetBlue Plus Card for 6 points per dollar spent on eligible JetBlue purchases, the JetBlue Card for 3 points per dollar spent on eligible JetBlue purchases or the JetBlue Business Card for 6 points per dollar spent on eligible JetBlue purchases.
Otherwise, try The Platinum Card® from American Express (5 points per dollar spent on airfare booked directly with the airline or through American Express Travel®, on up to $500,000 on these purchases per calendar year, then 1 point per dollar), the Chase Sapphire Reserve (8 points per dollar on all Chase Travel℠ purchases and 4 points per dollar on flights booked directly through the airline), the American Express® Gold Card (3 points per dollar spent on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through amextravel.com), the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2 points per dollar spent on travel) or Citi Strata Premier® Card (see rates and fees; 3 points per dollar spent on air travel).
The information for the JetBlue Plus Card, JetBlue Card and JetBlue Business Card has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
Bottom line
If you're itching to plan a late winter or early spring getaway and have been waiting for the right opportunity to use some TrueBlue points, now may be your opportunity.
Hop on the airline's booking site, and run a few searches for February, March or even April and May to some destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America you've been hoping to visit. You may be able to find a redemption for just a few thousand points each way.
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- 3 points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with the airline or with amextravel.com
- Packed with credits foodies will enjoy
- Solid welcome bonus
Cons
- Not as useful for those living outside the U.S.
- Some may have trouble using Uber and other dining credits
- You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $6,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you’re approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount – all with no credit score impact. If you’re approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.
- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
- Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with airlines or on AmexTravel.com.
- Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on prepaid hotels and other eligible purchases booked on AmexTravel.com.
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- $120 Uber Cash on Gold: Add your Gold Card to your Uber account and get $10 in Uber Cash each month to use on orders and rides in the U.S. when you select an American Express Card for your transaction. That’s up to $120 Uber Cash annually. Plus, after using your Uber Cash, use your Card to earn 4X Membership Rewards® points for Uber Eats purchases made with restaurants or U.S. supermarkets. Point caps and terms apply.
- $84 Dunkin' Credit: With the $84 Dunkin' Credit, you can earn up to $7 in monthly statement credits after you enroll and pay with the American Express® Gold Card at U.S. Dunkin' locations. Enrollment is required to receive this benefit.
- $100 Resy Credit: Get up to $100 in statement credits each calendar year after you pay with the American Express® Gold Card to dine at U.S. Resy restaurants or make other eligible Resy purchases. That's up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually. Enrollment required.
- $120 Dining Credit: Satisfy your cravings, sweet or savory, with the $120 Dining Credit. Earn up to $10 in statement credits monthly when you pay with the American Express® Gold Card at Grubhub, The Cheesecake Factory, Goldbelly, Wine.com, and Five Guys. Enrollment required.
- Explore over 1,000 upscale hotels worldwide with The Hotel Collection and receive a $100 credit towards eligible charges* with every booking of two nights or more through AmexTravel.com. *Eligible charges vary by property.
- No Foreign Transaction Fees.
- Annual Fee is $325.
- Terms Apply.