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GUIDE
How to buy JetBlue TrueBlue points
Buying JetBlue TrueBlue points is a paid action that JetBlue directs members to through their TrueBlue account, where buying, gifting and transferring points are each offered at a cost. [3] Points obtained this way can be used for award redemptions but do not earn tiles. [3]
Facts checked: 18 October 2026
Key takeaways
- Direct buying is reached through a member's TrueBlue account, and JetBlue tells members to log in to learn about buying points at a cost. [3]
- Bought TrueBlue points are award currency: they can be used towards award redemptions, but they do not earn tiles. [3]
- The points needed for an award vary by destination, day of the week, season and advance booking window. [3]
- Cash + Points is available on JetBlue-operated flights; a booking solely operated by a partner airline requires a 100% points redemption, and redemption bookings allow at most two forms of payment. [3]
How do you buy TrueBlue points directly?
JetBlue's instruction is to log in to the TrueBlue account to learn more about buying points, gifting points or transferring points to another member at a cost. [3]
Buying is a separate action from gifting and transferring. [3] All three are presented as point options rather than as free account features, and the transfer option is specifically described as being to another member at a cost. [3]
The points are bought for use in the TrueBlue award programme, not as a way to manufacture tile progress: JetBlue says these points can be used towards award redemptions but do not earn tiles. [3]
What can you use purchased TrueBlue points for?
Bought TrueBlue points can be used for award travel. [3] To redeem, a member starts a flight search on jetblue.com or in the JetBlue app, selects the “Use TrueBlue points” checkbox and searches flights. [3] The results show the points required for a 100% points redemption. [3]
For JetBlue-operated flights, Cash + Points redemption is available. [3] Cash + Points is not available on award travel bookings solely operated by JetBlue's partner airlines; those partner-operated itineraries require a 100% points redemption. [3]
A redemption booking may use no more than two forms of payment, such as travel credit combined with TrueBlue points. [3] Award inventory is entirely at the operating carrier's discretion, is not guaranteed and may be modified at any time, and all fares are subject to change. [3]
What taxes and fees apply to a TrueBlue award?
The number of points required varies with the destination, day of the week, season and how far ahead the booking is made. [3] It is based on the published base fare at the time of booking, which depends on the flight chosen and whether peak travel periods apply. [3] Taxes and fees are the passenger's responsibility and vary by departure and destination city. [3]
The figures below are JetBlue's published award taxes and fees as of 18 October 2026. [3]
| Award journey | One-way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic award flight | $5.60 [3] | $11.20 [3] |
| International award flight | $5.60–$161.50 [3] | $27.60–$171.60 [3] |
Taxes and fees must be paid when the award flight is booked and can change as required by law. [3] Award fares do not include fees for oversized, overweight or extra baggage, or charges for other products and services sold separately. [3]
Do bought TrueBlue points count toward Mosaic?
TrueBlue Mosaic refers to the top tiers of JetBlue TrueBlue membership. [4] Members qualify for Mosaic 1 by earning 50 tiles, Mosaic 2 with 100 tiles, Mosaic 3 with 150 tiles and Mosaic 4 with 250 tiles. [4]
Purchased TrueBlue points do not earn tiles. [3] A points purchase therefore adds redeemable points but does not move a member toward those tile thresholds through the points themselves. [3] [4]
Exceptions and limits
- Purchased points do not earn tiles, so they should not be treated as Mosaic-qualifying activity. [3]
- Cash + Points is not available on award travel bookings solely operated by partner airlines; those require a 100% points redemption. [3]
- A redemption booking allows a maximum of two forms of payment. [3]
- Award availability is not guaranteed and can be changed at any time by the operating carrier. [3]
- Award taxes and fees are separate from the points required and must be paid at booking. [3]
- This guide covers direct purchases of JetBlue TrueBlue points; gifting and transferring are separate point actions. [3]
Frequently asked questions
How do I buy TrueBlue points?
Log in to the TrueBlue account to reach the buying option, where JetBlue presents buying points at a cost. [3]
Do bought TrueBlue points earn tiles?
No. JetBlue says points bought, gifted or transferred can be used for award redemptions but do not earn tiles. [3] Mosaic qualification is based on earning tiles at thresholds from 50 to 250. [4]
Can I use bought TrueBlue points with cash?
Cash + Points is available on JetBlue-operated flights, but not on award bookings solely operated by partner airlines, which require a 100% points redemption. [3] A redemption booking can use at most two forms of payment. [3]
Are award taxes included in the points price?
No. Taxes and fees are the passenger's responsibility and must be paid when the award flight is booked. [3] Domestic awards are $5.60 one-way or $11.20 round trip, while international awards range from $5.60–$161.50 one-way and $27.60–$171.60 round trip as of 18 October 2026. [3]
How many points do I need for an award flight?
The amount varies by destination, day of the week, season and advance booking window, and is based on the published base fare at booking. [3]
Sources
Sources checked on 18 October 2026. It covers direct purchases of JetBlue TrueBlue points only; other frequent flyer programmes and partner airlines' own currencies are not covered.
- JetBlue Help: Redeeming Points for Award Travel, checked 18 October 2026
- JetBlue Help: Mosaic, checked 18 October 2026
- JetBlue Help: Earning TrueBlue Points, checked 18 October 2026