MileMath

JetBlue Airways /

500,000 Miles

Independent 1.30¢ per mile ≈ $6,500.00 value

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Value Breakdown

Dollar Value

$6,500.00

Based on average redemption value of 1.30¢ per mile

Smart Recommendations

Best Time to Book

Book your JetBlue award flights for popular summer routes, like New York (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX), in late January or early February to secure the best availability for travel in June and July.

Sweet Spot

You can redeem 50,000 JetBlue TrueBlue points for a round-trip flight from New York (JFK) to London (LGW), which typically costs around $700 in cash, providing exceptional value.

Routing Trick

You can book a round-trip from New York (JFK) to London (LGW) via Boston (BOS) instead of a direct flight, saving approximately 10,000 miles due to JetBlue’s mileage redemption rules that favor connecting flights.

Avoid These Fees

Avoid flying with Spirit Airlines on routes to Las Vegas, as they often charge up to $99 for carry-on bags and $45 for seat selection, significantly increasing your overall travel costs.

Alternative Airlines

Alaska

Oneworld

361,111 miles (-138,889 miles)

Better Value

Spirit

650,000 miles (+150,000 miles)

Avianca

Star Alliance

382,353 miles (-117,647 miles)

Better Value