JetBlue Partners & How to Redeem Points: The Complete Guide

JetBlue’s TrueBlue loyalty program is a favorite for many due to its ease of earning and redeeming points. While many people use their TrueBlue points to fly JetBlue, the program offers even more flexibility through partnerships with other airlines and credit card rewards programs. Knowing these options can help you get a lot more value and use out of your points.

Whether you want to learn how to book a flight with a JetBlue partners airline or transfer points from a credit card rewards program, this guide will show you the best ways to do so.

JetBlue’s Points Transfer Partners: More Redemption Options

One of the best ways to add to your JetBlue TrueBlue balance is by leveraging transferable points from major credit card reward programs. If you have a travel rewards credit card, chances are you already have access to one of these programs and can move points into your TrueBlue account when needed.

According to Nerdwallet, the value of points has been stable since 2021, and is 1.5 cents per point.

Credit Card Programs That Transfer to JetBlue

American Express Membership Rewards

• 250 Membership Rewards points = 200 TrueBlue points (1.25:1)
• Occasional transfer bonuses offering 25-30% more TrueBlue points
• Transfers typically complete within 24-48 hours
• Minimum transfer 250 points in increments of 250 points
• Transfers are usually completed within 48 hours

Chase Ultimate Rewards

• 1,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards = 1,000 TrueBlue points (1:1)
• points can be transferred in increments of 1000.
• The transfer of points is final and can take up to 1 week.
• Transfer points, use the Chase Ultimate Rewards portal on your mobile smartphone or computer -> log in -> go to the “Go to travel partners” section -> “Transfer points to partners” (at the top of the dashboard, on the “Travel” tab)

Citi ThankYou Points

• 1 ThankYou Point = 1 TrueBlue point (1:1 or 1:0.8)
• Premier, Prestige, and Chairman cardholders have full transfer capabilities
• Transfers typically complete within 1-2 business days

Capital One Miles

In February 2025, Capital One re-added JetBlue as a mileage transfer partner after the partnership was suspended in 2021. Now at a 5:3 ratio.

• Updated Transfer Ratio: 1,000 Capital One miles = 600 TrueBlue points (5:3)
• Transfers typically complete within 24 hours
• Available to Venture, VentureX, and Spark Miles cardholders
• To transfer Capital One miles to travel partners, log in to the Capital One Travel Portal. Sign in to your Capital One account -> “Rewards” section -> “Transfer Rewards”, find JetBlue, enter your details (including your frequent flyer or loyalty account number), and select the miles you want to transfer.

Hotel Programs That Allow Point Transfers

Marriott Bonvoy

• 6 Marriott points = 1 TrueBlue point (6:1)
• 5,000 bonus JetBlue points when transferring 60,000 Marriott points
• Transfers typically take 1-2 days

When Does It Make Sense to Transfer Points to JetBlue?

In many cases paying for your ticket with cash and earning points for your purchase is more cost effective than transferring points from other credit card programs.

Here’s why.

Know the value of points and transfer rates

Credit card rewards programs value their points higher than airline programs. For example, a credit card point may be worth 1.9 cents, an airline mile may be worth 1.5 cents. The exchange rate between programs is not always 1:1. Transferring points may result in a loss of value due to unfavorable conversion rates.

Earning points for traveling

By purchasing a ticket with cash, you earn 6 points per dollar of the base ticket price (or up to 11 points per dollar for a more expensive ticket type or if you have Mosaic status) under the TrueBlue frequent flyer program.

If you use a credit card to pay for your room, you can still get card bonuses, here are some examples:

• Platinum Card from American Express offers 5x airfare redemption.
• Chase Sapphire Reserve offers 3x Ultimate Rewards points per dollar spent on travel.
• JetBlue Plus Card which offers 6X TrueBlue points per dollar spent.

So you earn points for the flight and credit card expenses simultaneously.

When Transferring Points Makes Sense

Limited cash flow: If you have limited cash but a surplus of points transferring can be an option.

Transfer bonuses: Sometimes credit card programs offer bonuses when transferring points to airlines which increases the value of your points.

High cash fares: For expensive flights redeeming points is more cost-effective than paying cash.

Real-World Example

Imagine you’re planning a last-minute trip from New York (JFK) to Aruba (AUA) for a long weekend getaway. You check JetBlue’s website and find a one-way Mint business class ticket for 35,000 TrueBlue points or $700 in cash.

You have 20,000 TrueBlue points but need 15,000 more to book the flight.

Your best options for topping up your TrueBlue balance:

• Citi ThankYou Points: Transfer 15,000 Citi points at a 1:1 ratio (best option).
• American Express Membership Rewards: Transfer 19,000 Amex points at a 250:200 ratio (less favorable).
• Capital One Miles: Transfer 25,000 Capital One miles at the 5:3 ratio (least favorable).

Typical Transfer Times & Best Practices

Most transfers take 24-48 hours, so it’s wise to allow some buffer time before your intended booking. Here’s a general breakdown:

• Instant/Near-instant: Capital One (usually within hours)
• Fast (24 hours): Citi ThankYou, American Express
• Moderate (1-2 days): Marriott Bonvoy

Best Practices

• Check award availability before transferring.
• Transfer only the points you need.
• Monitor JetBlue’s periodic promotions for transfer bonuses.

Book Partner Flights with JetBlue Points

JetBlue has partnered with several airlines to allow TrueBlue members to earn and in some cases redeem points on partner airlines.

You can redeem your TrueBlue points for flights operated by these airlines:

• Cape Air,
• Etihad Airways,
• Hawaiian Airlines,
• Qatar Airways,
• TAP Air Portugal.

How to Book Partner Flights with JetBlue Points

To book a partner flight with TrueBlue points you’ll need to check availability directly on the JetBlue website.

1. Visit the official JetBlue website and start searching for flights.
2. Make sure you select the “Use TrueBlue Points” option to see the flights you can redeem for.
3. When you have found an available partner flight, provide the required information (have your TrueBlue membership details ready, as well as the required passenger information).
4. Confirm: Double-check everything

Taxes, fees and extras are not included.

Final Thoughts

By understanding JetBlue’s transfer partners and partner airlines, you can make smarter decisions and get the most out of your points. Happy travels!