As of Oct 4, 2026, JetBlue's help pages print a short path for booking a flight with TrueBlue points: start a search on the JetBlue website or the JetBlue app, select the "Use TrueBlue points" checkbox, then search. The results display the points required for a 100% points redemption.
This how-to walks the TrueBlue points search, then Cash + Points, award taxes and fees, and what to check before you confirm.
At a Glance
- The program: JetBlue's loyalty program is TrueBlue and its currency is TrueBlue points.
- The search: Per JetBlue's redeeming-points help page, you start a flight search, select "Use TrueBlue points," and select search flights.
- Payment choices: Besides paying fully in points, JetBlue's Cash + Points help page says you can mix points with cash on JetBlue-operated flights, using a slider during payment.
- Taxes and fees: Per the redeeming-points page, they apply to award flights and must be paid at the time of the award booking.
- Partner flights: A partner itinerary must be a points-only redemption, with no Cash + Points. JetBlue's airline-partners page lists the loyalty partners where TrueBlue points can be redeemed.
JetBlue's fares, award rules, and booking screens change, so re-check JetBlue's pages before you book.
Real-World Examples
- A member who wants to pay entirely with points starts a search, selects "Use TrueBlue points," and reads the points required in the results.
- A member who wants a mix of cash and points follows the Cash + Points path JetBlue's Cash + Points help page prints: pick a specific date, flight and fare type, then use the slider to set the payment.
- A member building an itinerary on a partner airline books it as a points-only redemption.
How to Search for a TrueBlue Points Flight
As of Oct 4, 2026, JetBlue's redeeming-points help page lists three steps:
- "Start a flight search on jetblue.com or the JetBlue app."
- "Select the 'Use TrueBlue points' checkbox and then select search flights."
- "The search results will display points required for a 100% points redemption."
For JetBlue-operated flights, that page points to a separate section for Cash + Points.
The payment-options help page adds that TrueBlue points never expire, have no blackout dates, and can be used to book JetBlue flights, Vacation packages, and flights with select airline partners. The points required vary with destination, day, season, and booking window.
Cash + Points and the Checkout Choices
The redeeming-points search shows the points for paying fully in points, and taxes and fees apply to award flights. For JetBlue-operated flights, JetBlue's Cash + Points help page describes a second option: mix points with cash, using the slider widget to choose your combination during payment.
Per that Cash + Points help page:
- Once you've selected a specific date, flight and fare type, you can use the slider to customize your payment, starting with as little as 500 TrueBlue points.
- You may need to sign in to your TrueBlue account to access Cash + Points options.
- Any fees on the booking must be charged to a credit card.
The payment-options help page describes the same date, flight and fare-type step for Cash + Points.
Cash + Points can only be used to pay for JetBlue-operated flights.
Taxes and Fees on an Award Booking
Taxes and fees apply to award flights, are the passenger's responsibility, and must be paid at the time of the award booking, per JetBlue's redeeming-points page. That page prints these award taxes and fees, which are subject to change as required by law.
| Trip | One-way | Roundtrip |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| International (range) | $5.60-$161.50 | $27.60-$171.60 |
Award flight fares do not include fees for oversized, overweight, or extra baggage, or other fees for products and services sold separately. Bags and other extras follow the fare option.
What to Check Before You Confirm
- Fare options: JetBlue's Our Fares page prints Main Base, Main, and Main Flex; EvenMore Base, EvenMore, and EvenMore Flex; and Mint and Mint Flex. Its answer to whether a Main Base fare can be bought with TrueBlue points is yes. The Fares Simplified page says BlueFirst is arriving later this year. The Previous Fares page, for bookings made on 7/29/26 or earlier, names Blue Basic, Blue, Blue Plus, Blue Extra, EvenMore, and Mint.
- Partner itineraries: Per the redeeming-points page, itineraries operated by partner airlines require a 100% points redemption, and Cash + Points is not available on award bookings operated solely by partner airlines. That page points to JetBlue's airline-partners page for more redemption options; the airline-partners page separates loyalty partners, where TrueBlue points can be earned and redeemed, from codeshare and interline partners, where they can't. Inventory is at the operating carrier's discretion.
- Forms of payment: The redeeming-points page allows two forms of payment at most on a redemption booking, and gives travel credit plus TrueBlue points as an example.
- Seats: JetBlue's seats help page says you can book seats with TrueBlue points any time before check-in, in Manage Trips on jetblue.com or in My Trips on the JetBlue app.
- Changes and cancellations: JetBlue's TrueBlue terms say that when you cancel an award, the points are re-deposited to your account, and points are forfeited if you do not cancel before scheduled departure. A cancellation fee applies to Main Base and EvenMore Base award bookings, paid by credit card at the time of cancellation, and the terms say changes to Main Base and EvenMore Base award bookings are not permitted. The Our Fares page lists the Base fare change or cancellation fee as $150 per person, and says Main, EvenMore, and Mint fares have no change or cancellation fee, though a fare difference may apply. A Cash + Points booking allows one voluntary change, online only.
JetBlue's fares, award rules, and booking screens change, so re-check JetBlue's pages before you book.
TL;DR – Verdict
To book a JetBlue award with TrueBlue points, search on the JetBlue website or app, select "Use TrueBlue points," and read the points required in the results. On JetBlue-operated flights you can also mix points with cash through Cash + Points, and taxes and fees are paid at the time of booking.
Before you confirm, check the fare option, remember that partner itineraries are points-only, and look up JetBlue's change and cancellation rules for your fare. JetBlue's booking rules and screens change, so re-check its pages first.
FAQ
How do I search for a TrueBlue points flight?
As of Oct 4, 2026, JetBlue's help page says to start a flight search on the JetBlue website or the JetBlue app, select the "Use TrueBlue points" checkbox, then select search flights. The results display the points required for a points-only redemption.
What taxes and fees apply to a TrueBlue award flight?
JetBlue prints the amounts in the table above for domestic and international award flights, and says they are subject to change as required by law. They are the passenger's responsibility and are paid at the time of booking.
How are taxes and fees paid on a TrueBlue award?
JetBlue's redeeming-points page says they must be paid at the time of the award booking, and the Cash + Points help page says that on a Cash + Points booking, any fees must be charged to a credit card.
Where does JetBlue say the Cash + Points option appears?
Per JetBlue's Cash + Points help page, once you've selected a specific date, flight and fare type, you can use the slider to customize your payment. You may need to sign in to your TrueBlue account to see the option.
Can I use Cash + Points on a partner itinerary?
No. Per the redeeming-points page, partner-operated itineraries must be paid fully in points, and the Cash + Points help page says Cash + Points can only be used for JetBlue-operated flights.
Can I buy a Main Base fare with TrueBlue points?
Yes. JetBlue's Our Fares page answers that TrueBlue points can be redeemed toward Main Base fares.