Hurry! Via The Flight Deal, JetBlue is having a flash sale, and you can buy one-way coach flights between cities like Boston and Atlanta, New York (JFK) and Fort Lauderdale, Long Beach and San Francisco, and more, for ~$19+!
But you must book your tickets today, April 25, 2017, by 11:59 pm Eastern Time (or local time, whichever is earlier).
The sale is good for last-minute travel through May 11, 2017. Valid travel dates vary depending on the route.
With This Flash Sale From JetBlue, You Can Fly From Fort Lauderdale to Nassau, Bahamas, for ~$39 One-Way!
Here are the details of this sale.
JetBlue One-Day Sale
Link: JetBlue Flash Sale
To get in on the JetBlue fare sale, book your tickets today, April 25, 2017, by 11:59 pm Eastern Time (or local time, whichever is earlier).
The sale is valid for certain travel dates between April 26, 2017, and May 11, 2017, depending on the route.
Participating cities include:
- Boston
- Las Vegas
- Charleston, South Carolina
- New York (JFK)
- Washington, DC
- and more!
Check the JetBlue fare sale page for a full list. Or use ITA Matrix or Google Flights to find cheap deals from your city.
And don’t forget, when JetBlue paid fares drop, award ticket prices go down, too!
For example, I found a flight from Boston to Tampa on May 2, 2017, for ~$50 or just 2,600 JetBlue points plus ~$6 in taxes and fees. That’s a great deal!
Or you can fly from Hartford to San Juan, Puerto Rico, on May 2, 2017, for ~$70 or 3,100 JetBlue points plus ~$6 in taxes and fees.
Sale Fares Mean Cheap Award Flights Too!
You can book your paid or award ticket directly on the JetBlue website. Or book paid flights through a site like Orbitz or Expedia.
If you book a ticket with an online travel agency like Orbitz, Expedia, or Priceline you may be eligible for a refund within a short time of booking your ticket. Check out my post on cancellation policies for airlines and online travel agencies for more details.
JetBlue Tips
Link: Barclaycard JetBlue Card
Link: Barclaycard JetBlue Plus
Link: Barclaycard JetBlue Business Card
Folks with the JetBlue Plus Card or JetBlue Business Card from Barclaycard get a free first checked bag for themselves and up to 3 companions on the same reservation when they use their card to pay for their ticket.
Here’s my review of the Barclaycard JetBlue cards.
And you’ll have 24 hours to cancel a reservation if the flight is at least 7 days away. So, you can take advantage of these cheap fares and finalize plans later.
Hotel Information
If you book a sale flight, remember there are lots of ways to get cheap or free hotel rooms with points from credit card bonuses and spending.
To find hotels that can be booked with points, I use Hotel Hustle (which even shows you if rooms are actually available!) or AwardMapper.
Remember, you can transfer flexible points like Chase Ultimate Rewards or American Express Membership Rewards to different hotel programs.
Note: If you prefer to book paid stays, check out discount sites like Orbitz, Expedia, or TravelPony for deals. But remember you won’t get stay credits or points (and might not have your elite status recognized!).
Airbnb is another terrific way to save money on accommodations, especially for longer stays. Here are some tips on how to negotiate a better Airbnb price, and how to find a safe and comfortable Airbnb.
Use a Credit Card That Earns Bonus Miles & Points
These cards earn bonus miles or points for paid airfare:
| Card Name | What It Earns |
|---|---|
The Business Gold Rewards Card from American Express OPEN | - Earn 3X American Express Membership Rewards points on airfare purchased directly from airlines when you choose this as your 3X category (otherwise earn 2X points)
- Here's my review of the card - Terms apply |
Premier Rewards Gold Card from American Express
 | - Earn 3X American Express Membership Rewards points for airfare purchased directly from airlines
- $100 Airline fee credit. Up to $100 a year for incidental fees with your selected airline - Here's my review of the card - Terms apply |
SimplyCash® Plus Business Credit Card from American Express
 | - 3% cash back on airfare purchased directly from airlines when you choose this as your 3% cash back category
- Here's my review of the card - Terms apply |
The Platinum Card® from American Express
 | - Earn 5X American Express Membership Rewards points for flights booked directly with airlines or with American Express Travel
- $200 Airline Fee Credit. Up to $200 a year in baggage fees and more at 1 airline - Here's my review of the card - Terms apply |
Barclaycard Arrival Plus™ World Elite MasterCard®
 | - Earn 2 miles per $1 on all purchases
- Use miles for travel statement credits (minimum 10,000 miles for $100) - Here's my review of the card |
| Chase Sapphire Reserve
| - Earn 3 miles per $1 on travel and dining
- $300 statement credit for travel purchases per calendar year (including hotels, airfare, etc.) - Here's my review of the card |
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card
 | - Earn 2X Chase Ultimate Rewards points on travel, including airfare
- Here's my review of the card |
| Citi Prestige® Card | - Earn 3X ThankYou points for airfare & hotels
- $250 statement credit for airfare & baggage fees each calendar year - Here's my review of the card |
Ink Business Preferred℠ Credit Card
| - Earn 3X Chase Ultimate Rewards points on the first $150,000 spent on travel, including airfare each year
- Here's my review of the card |
| Citi ThankYou® Premier Card | - Earn 3X ThankYou points for travel, including airfare
- Here's my review of the card |
| Or pay with an airline credit card for specific perks! |
And if you book a hotel, don’t forget to use one of these cards:
| Card Name | What It Earns |
|---|---|
| SimplyCash® Plus Business Credit Card from American Express
| - 3% cash back on hotel rooms purchased directly from hotels when you choose this as your 3% cash back category
- Here's my review of the card - Terms apply |
| Barclaycard Arrival Plus™ World Elite MasterCard®
| - Earn 2 miles per $1 on all purchases
- Use miles for travel statement credits (minimum 10,000 miles for $100) - Here's my review of the card |
| Chase Sapphire Reserve | - Earn 3 miles per $1 on travel and dining
- $300 statement credit for travel purchases per calendar year (including hotels, airfare, etc.) - Here's my review of the card |
| Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card
| - Earn 2X Chase Ultimate Rewards points on travel, including hotels
- Here's my review of the card |
| Citi Prestige® Card | - Earn 3X ThankYou points for airfare & hotels
- Extend your trip with a complimentary 4th night stay at any hotel of your choice - Here's my review of the card |
| Ink Business Preferred℠ Credit Card
| - Earn 3X Chase Ultimate Rewards points on the first $150,000 spent on travel, including airfare & hotels each year
- Here's my review of the card |
| Citi ThankYou® Premier Card | - Earn 3X ThankYou points for travel, including hotels
- Here's my review of the card |
| Or pay with a hotel credit card for specific perks! |
Bottom Line
JetBlue is running a flash sale for last-minute travel! Flights start at ~$19 one-way between a number of different cities, including New York (JFK), Boston, Long Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Las Vegas, and more!
Valid travel dates vary depending on the route, but are from April 26, 2017, to May 11, 2017.
To get the cheap flights, book today, April 25, 2017, by 11:59 pm Eastern Time (or local time, whichever is earlier).
Let me know if you plan a trip!
