JetBlue Airways Date Change Guide

Master JetBlue Airways date change policies with ease. Discover fees, restrictions, and the complete process for modifying your travel dates.

Real-life Case Studies

Blue Fare Change

Example: Changed flight from Friday to Sunday due to work conflict.

No change fee due to Blue fare type.
Only paid $85 fare difference for new date.
Processed online through jetblue.com in 2 minutes.

Same Day Change Success

Example: Changed from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM flight on same day.

$0 change fee for same-day change.
Seat selection maintained on new flight.
JetBlue app made the change seamless.

Understanding Date Changes

JetBlue Airways offers flexible date change policies with different fees based on fare type. Blue Basic tickets have change fees, while Blue and higher fare types often have no change fees.

JetBlue's customer-friendly approach makes date changes straightforward, with many options available online or through customer service.

Types of Date Changes

Same Day Change

$0 - $50

Change to a different flight on the same day

Morning to evening flight

Different route same day

Date Change (Blue Basic)

$100 + fare difference

Change to a different date

Change to any future date

Subject to availability

Date Change (Blue+)

$0 + fare difference

Change to a different date

Change to any future date

No change fees

How to Change Your Date

Check Your Fare Type

Verify your fare type and change eligibility

Contact JetBlue

Call 1-800-538-2583 or use jetblue.com to request date change

Pay Required Fees

Pay change fee plus any fare difference for new date

Receive Confirmation

Get updated ticket with new travel date

What You Need for Date Changes

Booking reference (PNR)
Passenger name as on ticket
New preferred travel date
TrueBlue number (if applicable)
Payment method for fees

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Step-by-step Timeline

Before you contact JetBlue
- Check your fare type and change eligibility.
- Have your TrueBlue number ready for potential benefits.
During the change process
- Ask about same-day change options to save on fees.
- Be flexible with your new travel dates for better availability.
After the change is confirmed
- Save your new confirmation number and ticket details.
- Update any hotel or car rental bookings to match new dates.
Before your new travel date
- Check-in online 24 hours before departure.
- Verify all details match your identification documents.

Important Notes & Alerts

Blue Basic fees

Blue Basic tickets have $100 change fees.

TrueBlue benefits

TrueBlue members may get reduced change fees.

Change before departure

Changes must be made before original flight time.

JetBlue Airways Date Change Policies

Fare Type	Change Fee	Same Day	Advance Change
Blue Basic	$100	$0 - $50	$100 + fare diff
Blue	$0	$0	$0 + fare diff
Blue Extra	$0	$0	$0 + fare diff
Mint	$0	$0	$0 + fare diff

Pro Tips for Date Changes

Blue Basic tickets have change fees - consider Blue or Blue Extra for flexibility.

JetBlue TrueBlue members get reduced change fees on some fare types.

Same-day changes are often free or low-cost if seats are available.

Changes must be made before the original departure time.

Consider JetBlue's flexible booking options for future travel.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JetBlue's date change fee?

Blue Basic tickets cost $100 change fee plus fare difference. Blue and higher fare types have no change fees.

Can I change my flight online with JetBlue?

Yes, you can change most tickets online through jetblue.com or the JetBlue app, or call customer service.

Do TrueBlue members get free date changes?

TrueBlue members may get reduced change fees on some fare types, but Blue and higher fares are already free to change.

Can I change a Blue Basic ticket?

Yes, but Blue Basic tickets have a $100 change fee plus any fare difference. Consider upgrading to Blue for no change fees.