On November 9, 2026, JetBlue Airways began its inaugural nonstop flight from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). This marks the airline's first service from Columbus since 2008.
According to the Columbus Regional Airport Authority, the new daily route enhances access for Columbus passengers to international destinations in the Caribbean and Latin America through Fort Lauderdale.
Press Release: Columbus Regional Airport Authority
Published November 9, 2026. Reproduced in full from the Columbus Regional Airport Authority.
JetBlue returns to Columbus with nonstop service to Fort Lauderdale, opening the door to expanded Caribbean, Latin American travel
COLUMBUS, Ohio, The Columbus Regional Airport Authority (CRAA) is celebrating the long-awaited return of JetBlue Airways and its inaugural flight from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). This marks the airline’s first service from Columbus since 2008.
“This new flight builds on our mission of connecting Ohio with the world, offering more options and more flexibility than ever before,” said Daren Griffin, CRAA President & CEO. “Our renewed partnership with JetBlue opens the door to convenient access to destinations in the Caribbean and South and Central America.”
The new daily route not only restores a valued airline partner at CMH but also strengthens Columbus passengers’ access to more international destinations. With Fort Lauderdale serving as one of JetBlue’s major connecting gateways, passengers now have convenient one stop opportunities to reach high demand Caribbean and Latin American cities. These include vacation favorites such as Aruba, Montego Bay, and Nassau, as well as growing Central and South American gateways Cali, Cartagena, and Guatemala City.
“Our return to Columbus brings more choice to travelers in Central Ohio, connecting them to South Florida and destinations throughout Latin America and the Caribbean through our growing Fort Lauderdale network,” said Daniel Shurz, Senior Vice President, Revenue, Network and Enterprise Planning, JetBlue. “This new daily service makes it easier for Columbus customers to reach more of the places they want to go, while enjoying the comfort, service, and value that set JetBlue apart.”
The first outbound flight from CMH departed today after passengers celebrated the inaugural trip with a blue-themed send-off. The daily flight departs from Concourse C.