New JetBlue route: Fly to Amsterdam from NYC from $475 round-trip

You may have heard that JetBlue recently made Amsterdam its third European destination.

The New York-based carrier will launch service to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) on Aug. 29. So what does this mean for travelers?

Cheap fall flights to the Dutch capital are available, starting at $475 for economy and $1,894 for the much more luxurious JetBlue Mint.

amsterdam buildings — The Herengracht Canal in Amsterdam. GREG GIBB/GETTY IMAGES

Deal basics

Airline: JetBlue.
Routes: From New York City to Amsterdam.
How to book: Directly with JetBlue.
Travel dates: September through early December, excluding Thanksgiving.
Book by: This deal currently has no end date but may sell out.

Sample flights

Say you want to take a weeklong trip to Amsterdam at the end of September. You can depart New York City at 10 p.m. on Sept. 27 (hopefully) sleep on the plane, and land in Amsterdam at 11:35 a.m. Sept. 28.

After spending almost a week biking along the beautiful canals, eating stroopwafels and visiting museums, you can head back to New York at 1:35 p.m. and land at 4 p.m.

These flights are for the Blue Basic fare, which allows a passenger to bring one carry-on bag since it’s a transatlantic flight. A checked bag costs $65 each way.

As you can see in the above images, Mint seats are available on the same flights for a higher price. The total round-trip journey will cost $1,893.75.

In return, you’ll be able to enjoy aisle access, personalized service and comfortable, lie-flat seats — perfect for an overnight flight. If you opt to sit in the front-row Mint Studio, you can enjoy a 22-inch TV, a mirrored vanity, more storage and a guest seat for a fellow Mint traveler in addition to all the perks of a Mint Suite.

The above flights were priced as listed at the time of publication. We cannot guarantee the above round-trip flights will be available when you book.

Maximize your purchase

Don’t forget to use a credit card that earns bonus points on airfare purchases. If you’re a frequent JetBlue flyer, consider using the following cards:

JetBlue Plus Card: Earn 6 points per dollar spent on eligible JetBlue purchases.
JetBlue Card: Earn 3 points per dollar spent on eligible JetBlue purchases.
JetBlue Business Card: Earn 6 points per dollar spent on eligible JetBlue purchases.

Or, use a general travel credit card that earns bonus points on airfare purchases, such as:

Chase Sapphire Preferred Card: Earn 2 points per dollar on travel.
The Platinum Card® from American Express: Earn 5 points per dollar on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through American Express Travel, on up to $500,000 of these purchases per calendar year.
Chase Sapphire Reserve: Earn 3 points per dollar on airfare.

The information for the JetBlue Plus Card, JetBlue Card, and JetBlue Business Card has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.

Bottom line

Whether you want to fly economy or opt for a roomier business-class seat on your trip to Amsterdam, JetBlue has great options.

Not only are the flights reasonably priced, but they also depart at fairly convenient times.

Not to mention, fall is a great time to visit this charming Dutch city as there are fewer tourists. If you’re itching to explore Amsterdam, book soon before prices increase.

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