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JetBlue Expands Fort Lauderdale Service with Two Nonstop Routes

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JetBlue (JBLU) has announced the resumption of two nonstop routes from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), strengthening its South Florida presence. Starting July 2025, the airline will operate twice-daily flights to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and daily flights to Guayaquil, Ecuador (GYE).

The expansion reflects JetBlue's growing investment in South Florida, with a 6% year-over-year increase in departures. The airline now offers over 70 daily flights to more than 30 destinations from Fort Lauderdale, leading Caribbean and Latin America service, and reports 60% growth in lie-flat seats compared to last summer.

To celebrate the launch, JetBlue is offering promotional one-way fares starting at $69 for Philadelphia and $119 for Guayaquil routes. Both routes will be serviced by Airbus A320 aircraft, featuring complimentary snacks, drinks, high-speed Fly-Fi internet, and seatback entertainment.

JetBlue (JBLU) ha annunciato la ripresa di due rotte dirette dall'Aeroporto Internazionale di Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL), rafforzando la sua presenza nel sud della Florida. A partire da luglio 2025, la compagnia aerea opererà voli due volte al giorno per l'Aeroporto Internazionale di Philadelphia (PHL) e voli giornalieri per Guayaquil, Ecuador (GYE).

L'espansione riflette l'aumento degli investimenti di JetBlue nel sud della Florida, con un incremento del 6% anno su anno nelle partenze. La compagnia offre ora oltre 70 voli giornalieri verso più di 30 destinazioni da Fort Lauderdale, guidando il servizio verso i Caraibi e l'America Latina, e riporta una crescita del 60% nei posti letto reclinabili rispetto all'estate scorsa.

Per celebrare il lancio, JetBlue offre tariffe promozionali a senso unico a partire da $69 per Philadelphia e $119 per le rotte verso Guayaquil. Entrambe le rotte saranno servite da aerei Airbus A320, dotati di snack e bevande gratuiti, internet ad alta velocità Fly-Fi e intrattenimento a bordo.

JetBlue (JBLU) ha anunciado la reanudación de dos rutas sin escalas desde el Aeropuerto Internacional de Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL), fortaleciendo su presencia en el sur de Florida. A partir de julio de 2025, la aerolínea operará vuelos dos veces al día hacia el Aeropuerto Internacional de Filadelfia (PHL) y vuelos diarios hacia Guayaquil, Ecuador (GYE).

La expansión refleja el creciente compromiso de JetBlue con el sur de Florida, con un aumento del 6% en las salidas año tras año. La aerolínea ahora ofrece más de 70 vuelos diarios a más de 30 destinos desde Fort Lauderdale, liderando el servicio hacia el Caribe y América Latina, y reporta un crecimiento del 60% en asientos reclinables en comparación con el verano pasado.

Para celebrar el lanzamiento, JetBlue está ofreciendo tarifas promocionales de un solo sentido a partir de $69 para Filadelfia y $119 para las rutas a Guayaquil. Ambas rutas serán atendidas por aviones Airbus A320, que cuentan con bocadillos y bebidas gratuitos, internet de alta velocidad Fly-Fi y entretenimiento en los asientos.

JetBlue (JBLU)는 포트 로더데일-할리우드 국제공항(FLL)에서 두 개의 비행 노선을 재개한다고 발표하며, 플로리다 남부에서의 입지를 강화하고 있습니다. 2025년 7월부터 이 항공사는 필라델피아 국제공항(PHL)으로의 하루 두 번의 비행과 에콰도르 과야킬(GYE)로의 매일 비행을 운영할 예정입니다.

이번 확장은 JetBlue의 플로리다 남부에 대한 투자 증가를 반영하며, 출발편 수가 전년 대비 6% 증가했습니다. 이 항공사는 현재 포트 로더데일에서 30개 이상의 목적지로 70편 이상의 일일 비행을 제공하며, 카리브해 및 라틴 아메리카 서비스에서 선두를 달리고 있으며, 지난 여름에 비해 평평한 좌석 수가 60% 증가했다고 보고하고 있습니다.

출시를 기념하기 위해 JetBlue는 필라델피아 노선에 대해 $69, 과야킬 노선에 대해 $119부터 시작하는 프로모션 편도 요금을 제공하고 있습니다. 두 노선 모두 무료 스낵, 음료, 고속 Fly-Fi 인터넷 및 좌석 내 엔터테인먼트를 갖춘 에어버스 A320 항공기로 운항됩니다.

JetBlue (JBLU) a annoncé la reprise de deux liaisons sans escale depuis l'Aéroport International de Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL), renforçant ainsi sa présence en Floride du Sud. À partir de juillet 2025, la compagnie aérienne opérera des vols deux fois par jour vers l'Aéroport International de Philadelphie (PHL) et des vols quotidiens vers Guayaquil, Équateur (GYE).

Cette expansion reflète l'investissement croissant de JetBlue en Floride du Sud, avec une augmentation de 6 % des départs par rapport à l'année précédente. La compagnie propose désormais plus de 70 vols quotidiens vers plus de 30 destinations depuis Fort Lauderdale, dominant le service vers les Caraïbes et l'Amérique latine, et rapporte une croissance de 60 % des sièges inclinables par rapport à l'été dernier.

Pour célébrer ce lancement, JetBlue propose des tarifs promotionnels à sens unique à partir de 69 $ pour Philadelphie et 119 $ pour les liaisons vers Guayaquil. Les deux liaisons seront assurées par des avions Airbus A320, offrant des collations et des boissons gratuites, un internet Fly-Fi haut débit et un divertissement à bord.

JetBlue (JBLU) hat die Wiederaufnahme von zwei Nonstop-Strecken vom Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) angekündigt und stärkt damit seine Präsenz in Südflorida. Ab Juli 2025 wird die Airline zweimal täglich Flüge zum Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) und tägliche Flüge nach Guayaquil, Ecuador (GYE) anbieten.

Die Erweiterung spiegelt JetBlues wachsende Investitionen in Südflorida wider, mit einem Anstieg der Abflüge um 6 % im Jahresvergleich. Die Airline bietet jetzt über 70 tägliche Flüge zu mehr als 30 Zielen von Fort Lauderdale aus an, führt den Service in die Karibik und nach Lateinamerika an und berichtet von einem Wachstum von 60 % bei den Lie-flat-Sitzen im Vergleich zum letzten Sommer.

Um den Start zu feiern, bietet JetBlue Werbe-Preise für einfache Flüge ab $69 für Philadelphia und $119 für die Strecken nach Guayaquil an. Beide Strecken werden von Airbus A320 Flugzeugen bedient, die kostenlose Snacks, Getränke, Hochgeschwindigkeits-Fly-Fi-Internet und Unterhaltungsangebote am Sitzplatz bieten.

Positive
  • 6% year-over-year growth in South Florida departures
  • 60% increase in lie-flat seats compared to previous summer
  • Expansion to 70+ daily flights serving 30+ destinations
  • Leading carrier position for Caribbean and Latin America routes from Fort Lauderdale
Negative
  • Routes were previously suspended during network optimization
  • initial promotional pricing availability

Year-round flights to Philadelphia and Guayaquil, Ecuador take off this summer

To celebrate launch, one-way fares starting at $69 and $119 available on jetblue.com

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- JetBlue (Nasdaq: JBLU) today announced the return of two nonstop routes from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), reinforcing its commitment to its South Florida focus city and customers across the East Coast and Latin America. Beginning this July, JetBlue will resume service between Fort Lauderdale and both Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE) in Guayaquil, Ecuador.1 Flights are on sale now, with one-way fares starting as low as $69 and $119.2

These route additions come on top of JetBlue’s recent investments in South Florida, growing departures in the region by 6% year-over-year. JetBlue is doubling down as Fort Lauderdale’s leading premium leisure carrier, now offering over 70 daily flights to over 30 destinations, the most flights of any airline this summer to the Caribbean and Latin America, and more than 60% growth in lie-flat seats compared to last summer.

“As JetBlue continues to build the best East Coast leisure network, we are offering customers more value, choice and convenience,” said Daniel Shurz, head of revenue, network and enterprise planning at JetBlue. “With direct access from Philadelphia and Guayaquil via Fort Lauderdale, we’re not only making it easier for more customers to get to their favorite vacation destination, but also to connect with their family and friends, all while strengthening JetBlue’s position as a preferred carrier in South Florida.”

Schedule Between Fort Lauderdale and Philadelphia
Operating twice daily, beginning July 3, 2025

FLL-PHL Flight #2016

PHL - FLL Flight #429

08:00 AM – 10:50 AM

11:45 AM – 2:35 PM

FLL-PHL Flight #2202

PHL - FLL Flight #217

4:10 PM – 7:00 PM

7:55 PM – 10:45 PM

Schedule Between Fort Lauderdale and Guayaquil, Ecuador
Operating once daily, beginning July 17, 2025

FLL – GYE Flight #1255

GYE - FLL Flight #1256

10:00 AM – 1:30 PM

2:40 PM – 8:09 PM

Both routes will be operated with JetBlue’s Airbus A320 aircraft, featuring the airline’s award-winning service, including complimentary name-brand snacks and drinks, high-speed Fly-Fi® internet, and seatback entertainment at every seat.3
The return of service from Fort Lauderdale to Philadelphia and Guayaquil reflects JetBlue’s ongoing commitment to being able to respond to customer demand and strategic opportunity. While these routes had previously been paused as part of a broader network optimization effort, shifts in market conditions and aircraft availability have allowed the airline to reinstate flying, bringing with it the airline’s high-value experience and great service at attractive fares.

Book better with JetBlue
To celebrate today’s announcement, and for a limited time, travelers can take advantage of special $69 one-way fares between Fort Lauderdale and Philadelphia and $119 one-way fares from Fort Lauderdale to Guayaquil, available online only on www.jetblue.com.

Customers who book directly through jetblue.com are guaranteed to find our lowest fares and can enjoy additional benefits including access to all of JetBlue’s fare options, as well as fare sales and promotions, some of which may not be available through other third-parties; the ability to earn 2x TrueBlue points and participate in Points Pooling; seamless seat selections and upgrades to Even More® ; 24/7 direct access to JetBlue’s customer service channels; and more.

About JetBlue
JetBlue is New York's Hometown Airline®, and a leading carrier in Boston, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, Los Angeles, Orlando and San Juan. JetBlue carries customers to more than 100 destinations throughout the United States, Latin America, Caribbean, Canada and Europe. For more information and the best fares, visit jetblue.com.

1. Flights to/from Guayaquil, Ecuador (GYE) are subject to receipt of government operating authority.

2. Fort Lauderdale to/from Philadelphia: One-way only. Book by: April 11, 2025 for travel July 3, 2025 – November 19, 2025. 21-day advance purchase required. Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday travel only.
Fort Lauderdale to Guayaquil: One-way only. Book by: April 11,2025 for travel July 17, 2025 – December 17, 2025. 21-day advance purchase required. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday travel only.

3. Fly-Fi ® and live television are available on all JetBlue-operated flights. Availability and coverage area may vary by aircraft. Details on inflight wi-fi and entertainment: https://www.jetblue.com/flying-with-us.

Tel: +1.718.709.3089

corpcomm@jetblue.com

Source: JetBlue

FAQ

When will JetBlue (JBLU) start its new Fort Lauderdale to Philadelphia flights in 2025?

JetBlue will begin twice-daily flights between Fort Lauderdale and Philadelphia on July 3, 2025.

What are the promotional fares for JetBlue's new Fort Lauderdale routes?

JetBlue is offering special fares starting at $69 one-way to Philadelphia and $119 one-way to Guayaquil, Ecuador.

How many daily flights does JetBlue operate from Fort Lauderdale in 2025?

JetBlue operates over 70 daily flights to more than 30 destinations from Fort Lauderdale.

What is the flight schedule for JetBlue's Fort Lauderdale to Guayaquil route?

Starting July 17, 2025, JetBlue will operate daily flights departing FLL at 10:00 AM and arriving in GYE at 1:30 PM.

How much has JetBlue expanded its Fort Lauderdale operations year-over-year?

JetBlue has increased its departures in the South Florida region by 6% year-over-year, with 60% growth in lie-flat seats compared to last summer.
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