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As I wrote about in November, JetBlue will begin flying to Florida’s Emerald Coast with the launch of new nonstop flights to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) beginning today, March 5th. The airline will operate 5x weekly seasonal flights from both Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and New York John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to connect travelers from the Northeast to one of Florida’s most scenic beach destinations.
Known for its emerald-green waters and sugar-white beaches, the Destin/Fort Walton Beach area has rapidly grown as a favorite leisure destination for families and couples. JetBlue’s new routes make it easier than ever for travelers from Boston and New York to experience Florida’s Panhandle, which has traditionally been underserved by major Northeast carriers.
These new flights mark another milestone in JetBlue’s accelerated Florida expansion. This is the 11th city that JetBlue will serve in the Sunshine State. In just the past year, the airline has announced or launched over 30 new routes across the state, including upcoming service to Vero Beach Regional Airport (VRB) and Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB). The new Destin routes complement JetBlue’s existing network to key Florida airports such as Orlando International Airport (MCO), Tampa International Airport (TPA), and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
Florida remains a cornerstone of JetBlue’s network. Since its earliest days flying to Fort Lauderdale, the airline has built a strong presence across the state, adding destinations and expanding operations to meet surging demand for leisure travel.
In early 2026, JetBlue will open a new Mint® base for inflight crewmembers in Fort Lauderdale, underscoring its long-term commitment to South Florida and enhancing its premium service offering. The airline will also become the largest carrier at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) this winter, operating more daily departures than any other airline.
Dave Jehn, JetBlue’s Vice President of Network Planning and Airline Partnerships, said:
Today’s first flight from New York marks an exciting new chapter for the Emerald Coast. With nonstop access to both JFK and Boston, we’re making it easier than ever for customers to travel between the Northeast and one of Florida’s most sought-after beach destinations, while also giving local residents convenient connections to JetBlue’s broader network.”
Anthony’s Take: My best friend has a home in the area and I got to check it out last month. It was too cold for the beach, but the area is gorgeous.
(Image Credits: JetBlue Airways.)
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