JetBlue's 10 Longest Non-European International Routes From New York-JFK

New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is one of the busiest and major international hubs in the US. The airport serves as one of five focus airports for JetBlue. With over 1,000 flights a day, the airport serves 100 destinations worldwide. Based on data from Cirium, an aviation analytics company, this article explores JetBlue’s longest non-European routes from New York JFK.

10New York (JFK) to Cartagena, Columbia (CTG)

Flight distance: 2,081 miles

• Number of flights in February: 31
• Number of seats: 6,086
• Available Seat Miles (ASMs): 12.6 million

At the bottom of our list of JetBlue’s longest non-European routes from New York JFK is Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) in Cartagena, Columbia, with a flight distance of 2,081 miles. The airline operates a combination of Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft on this route.

The carrier’s A320s are equipped with 150 or 162 Economy seats. JetBlue operates three flights in March using the A320 fleet. The A321s, on the other hand, operate 28 flights on this route, offering 200 seats per departure.

JetBlue Airbus A320 Configuration 1

Economy (Even More Space)

• Thirty Collins Meridian* seats featuring a 4-way adjustable headrest and individual 10.1" seat-back screen
• Seat width: 18"
• Row pitch: 35" (38" at rows 10 and 11)
• Seat recline: 3"

Economy (Core)

• 110 Collins Meridian* seats featuring a 4-way adjustable headrest and individual 10.1" seat-back screen
• Seat width: 18"
• Row pitch: 32"
• Seat recline: 3

JetBlue Airbus A320 Configuration 2

Economy (Even More Space)

• Thirty Weber seats featuring an individual 5.6" seat-back screen
• Seat width: 17.7"
• Row pitch: 37" (38" at rows 10 and 11)
• Seat recline: 3"

Economy (Core)

• 110 Weber seats featuring an individual 5.6" seat-back screen
• Seat width: 17.7"
• Row pitch: 34"
• Seat recline: 3"

JetBlue Airbus A321ceo

Economy (Even More Space)

• 42 Collins Pinnacle seats featuring a 4-way adjustable headrest and individual 10.1" seat-back screen
• Seat width: 17.7"
• Row pitch: 37" with unobstructed legroom at rows 10 and 23)
• Seat recline: 3"

Economy (Core)

• 158 Collins Pinnacle seats featuring a 4-way adjustable headrest and individual 10.1" seat-back screen
• Seat width: 17.7"
• Row pitch: 34"
• Seat recline: 3"

JetBlue Airbus A321neo

Economy (Even More Space)

• 42 Collins Meridian seats featuring a 4-way adjustable headrest and individual 10.1" seat-back screen
• Seat width: 18"
• Row pitch: 35" (37" at rows 16 and 17)
• Seat recline: 3"

Economy (Core)

• 158 Collins Meridian seats featuring a 4-way adjustable headrest and individual 10.1" seat-back screen
• Seat width: 18"
• Row pitch: 32"
• Seat recline: 3"

The carrier’s A320 fleet operates three flights on this route in March, offering 486 seats. The majority of flights are operated on the A321s, offering 5,600 seats. There is no other direct competition on this five-hour route.

9New York (JFK) to Bridgetown, Barbados (BGI)

Flight distance: 2,086 miles

• Number of flights in February: 31
• Number of seats: 6,000
• Available Seat Miles (ASMs): 12.4 million

Another major route connects New York JFK to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) in Barbados, which has a flight distance of 2,086 miles. The airline operates its Airbus A321ceos, including those equipped with the carrier’s Mint seats. The A321s (type 32S), equipped with Mint seats, can accommodate 180 passengers in three cabin sections.

Business (Mint)

• 16 Thompson Aero Vantage seats arranged in a distinctive alternating 2-2, 1-1 (solo) pattern. The solo seats offer a 42" high sliding privacy door and additional secure storage space.
• 22" seat width, converts to 80" long flatbed
• Static 15.4" HD touchscreen display

Economy (Even More Space)

• 41 Collins Pinnacle seats featuring a 4-way adjustable headrest and individual 10.1" seat-back screen
• Seat width: 17.7"
• Row pitch: 35" with unobstructed legroom at rows 6 and 18)
• Seat recline: 3"

Economy (Core)

• 121 Collins Pinnacle seats featuring a 4-way adjustable headrest and individual 10.1" seat-back screen
• Seat width: 17.7"
• Row pitch: 32"
• Seat recline: 3"

The 32S aircraft operate just five flights in March, offering 800 seats. The standard A321s operate 26 flights next month, offering 5,200 seats. American Airlines and Delta Air Lines operate direct flights on this route using their respective Boeing 737-800 aircraft.

8 New York (JFK) to St. Georges, Grenada (GND)

Flight distance: 2,097 miles

• Number of flights in February: 31
• Number of seats: 5,086
• Available Seat Miles (ASMs): 10.7 million

Another major route connects New York JFK to Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND) in Grenada, with a flight distance of 2,097 miles. The airline operates its Airbus A320s and A321s, including those equipped with the Mint seats.

The A320s operate the most flights in March, 24 in total, offering 3,888 seats. The A321s operate two flights (400 seats) and those with Mint suites (32S) offer 798 seats onboard five departures from JFK. JetBlue’s codeshare partner, Qatar Airways advertises the route for sale across its network.

7 New York (JFK) to Liberia, Costa Rica (LIR)

Flight distance: 2,190 miles

• Number of flights in February: 31
• Number of seats: 5,919
• Available Seat Miles (ASMs): 12.9 million

Another major route connects Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport (LIR) in Liberia, Costa Rica to the Empire State, with a flight distance of 2,190 miles. The airline operates its Airbus A320s as well A321s, including 32S.

The 200-seater A321s operate the most flights in March, 24 in total, offering 4,800 seats. The A321s with the Mint cabin operate five flights (795 seats). JetBlue has scheduled only two flights onboard the A320s on this route, offering 324 seats. JetBlue’s codeshare partner, Qatar Airways, advertises the route for sale across its network.

6 New York (JFK) to San Jose, Costa Rica (SJO)

Flight distance: 2,204 miles

• Number of flights in February: 31
• Number of seats: 5,060
• Available Seat Miles (ASMs): 11.2 million

JetBlue connects New York JFK to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO), with a flight distance of 2,204 miles. The airline operates its A320s on all flights except one in March. The 200-seater A320s offers 30 flights and 3,860 seats, whereas a single flight is scheduled to be operated on the A321s. There is no competition on this five-hour-25-minute journey.

5 New York (JFK) to Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago (POS)

Flight distance: 2,204 miles

• Number of flights in February: 44
• Number of seats: 7,660
• Available Seat Miles (ASMs): 17.0 million

JetBlue connects New York JFK to Port of Spain in Trinidad and Tobago, with a flight distance of 2,204 miles. It is the most frequent route on this list, with 44 flights operated on the carrier’s Airbus A320s and A321s aircraft.

JetBlue A320s operate 30 flights in March, offering 4,860 seats, whereas 14 departures see the larger A321 fleet with 2,800 total seats. Caribbean Airlines also operates the route with its Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft.

4 New York (JFK) to Los Cabos, Mexico (SJD)

Flight distance: 2,408 miles

• Number of flights in February: 31
• Number of seats: 5,098
• Available Seat Miles (ASMs): 12.3 million

JetBlue connects New York JFK to Los Cabos in Mexico, with a flight distance of 2,408 miles. The airline operates a daily flight using a combination of A320s and A321s. JetBlue A320s operated 29 flights in March, offering 4,698 seats, whereas two departures see the larger A321 fleet with 400 total seats. JetBlue’s codeshare partner, Qatar Airways, advertises the route for sale across its network.

3 New York (JFK) to Vancouver, Canada (YVR)

Flight distance: 2,449 miles

• Number of flights in February: 31
• Number of seats: 4,929
• Available Seat Miles (ASMs): 12.1 million

The third place on our list is Vancouver, Canada, with a flight distance of 2,449 miles. The airline operates a once-daily service on this important route, offering its Airbus A321ceo equipped with a Mint business cabin. The flight departs JFK every day at 17:57 local time and arrives in Vancouver at 21:10 local time for a duration of six hours and 13 minutes. JetBlue’s codeshare partner, Qatar Airways, advertises the route for sale across its network.

2 New York (JFK) to Georgetown, Guyana (GEO)

Flight distance: 2,538 miles

• Number of flights in February: 31
• Number of seats: 6,200
• Available Seat Miles (ASMs): 15.7 million

The runner-up on our list is Georgetown, Guyana, with a flight distance of 2,538 miles. The airline operates a once-daily service on this important route, offering its Airbus A321ceo with 200 seats in two classes. The flight departs JFK every day at 15:55 local time and arrives in Georgetown at 21:25 local time for a duration of five hours and 30 minutes. Caribbean Airlines and American Airlines operate daily services on this route. JetBlue’s codeshare partner, Qatar Airways, advertises the route for sale across its network.

1 New York (JFK) to Guayaquil, Ecuador (GYE)

Flight distance: 2,969 miles

• Number of flights in February: 31
• Number of seats: 6,200
• Available Seat Miles (ASMs): 18.4 million

Simon Bolivar International Airport (GYE) in Ecuador, with a flight distance of 2,969 miles, tops our list of JetBlue's longest non-European routes from New York JFK. The airline operates its 200-seater Airbus A321 aircraft on this route. The daily flight departs JFK at 13:30 local and arrives in Ecuador at 19:10 local time for a duration of six hours and 40 minutes. Avianca also operates this route using its Airbus A320 aircraft.