How to get free checked bags on JetBlue

JetBlue checked baggage fees can get pretty steep, especially if you have two or more bags. Luckily, there are a few ways to get around those fees.

How do I get a free checked bag on JetBlue?

Free checked baggage on JetBlue can save you $60 to $140 per person on a round-trip flight. Buy a Blue Plus, Blue Flex or Mint fare for this benefit. You can also can get it with some JetBlue credit cards or TrueBlue Mosaic status. Checked bags can’t exceed 50 pounds in weight or 62 inches in overall dimensions.

Here are more details on ways to get a JetBlue free checked bag.

• Get a JetBlue credit card.
  The airline has three credit cards. Two of them let you and up to three companions on the same reservation check one bag free each.
• Get a credit card that offers travel credits.
  Some cards offer annual travel statement credits you can use to offset baggage fees. You’ll typically pay annual fees for these cards.
• Purchase a Blue Plus, Blue Flex or Mint fare.
  Blue Plus comes with one free checked bag. Blue Flex and Mint fares include two complimentary checked bags.
• Become a TrueBlue Mosaic member.
  JetBlue’s loyalty program has an elite tier — Mosaic — that lets you check your first and second bag free on each flight.
• Get free bags as a member of the military.
  If you’re an active US military member and you’re traveling for duty, you and your dependents on the same itinerary can each check five bags free. If you’re on active duty and you’re traveling for leisure, you and your dependents on the same itinerary can each check two bags free.

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How much does it normally cost to check a bag on JetBlue?

The following rates are for bags within 50 pounds and 62 inches in combined length, width and height. You’ll pay extra if your bags exceed these measurements.

Data obtained April 2019. Values are subject to change and should be used only as a general guide.

How to get a free checked bag with a JetBlue credit card

JetBlue has three credit cards: the JetBlue Card, JetBlue Plus Card and JetBlue Business Card.

The JetBlue Card — the entry-level product — doesn’t come with free checked baggage. But the two other cards do.

• See more: JetBlue Plus Card benefits

  • Annual fee: $99.
  • Signup bonus.
    Get 40,000 bonus points after you make $1,000 on purchases within the first 90 days and pay the annual fee.
  • Rewards.
    Earn 6x points on JetBlue purchases; 2x points at restaurants and grocery stores; 1x points on all other purchases.
  • Anniversary bonus.
    Earn 5,000 points every year after your account anniversary.
  • Checked-bag benefit.
    Free first checked bag for you and up to three companions on the same reservation on each JetBlue flight. Use your JetBlue Plus Card to purchase your flight.
  • Earn Mosaic status.
    Spend $50,000 or more on purchases in a calendar year with your card, and you’ll reach Mosaic tier in the TrueBlue program.
  • Inflight savings.
    Receive 50% savings on eligible inflight purchases.
  • No foreign transaction fees.
    You won’t pay additional fees on purchases made abroad or through foreign websites.
  • Vacations package benefit.
    Every year, you’ll receive a $100 statement credit after you buy a JetBlue Vacations package of $100 or more.

  The JetBlue Business Card offers virtually identical benefits. There’s a slight difference in rewards: For the 2x-point tier, the bonus categories are restaurants and office supply stores.

Our pick for free checked bags on another airline

Gold Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card from American Express

• Earn 60,000 Bonus Miles after you use your new Card to make $2,000 in purchases within your first 3 months and a $50 Statement Credit after you make a Delta purchase with your new Card within your first 3 months. Offer expires 10/30/2019.
• Earn 2 miles on every eligible dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta. Earn 1 mile for every eligible dollar spent on purchases.
• Check your first bag free on Delta flights – that’s a savings of up to $240.
• Receive Main Cabin 1 Priority Boarding on your Delta flights, stow your carry-on bag and settle in sooner.
• Enjoy a $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $95.
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If you don’t want a JetBlue credit card, consider a card that offers annual travel credits. Simply pay for your JetBlue baggage fees, and you’ll later receive a statement credit for the charges.

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Updated October 22nd, 2019

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JetBlue Card		10,000 points after spending $1,000 in the first 90 days	3x points on JetBlue, 2x points at restaurants and grocery stores and 1x points on all other purchases	$0		Earn 10,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 90 days.	View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
JetBlue Plus Card		40,000 points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 90 days	6x points on JetBlue, 2x points at restaurants and grocery stores and 1x points on everything else	$99		Earn 40,000 bonus points after you spend $1,000 on purchases in the first 90 days.	View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
JetBlue Business Card		50,000 points after spending $1,000 in the first 90 days and 10,000 points when a purchase is made on an employee card in the first 90 days	6x points on Jetblue, 2x points at restaurants and office supply stores and 1x points on all other purchases	$99		Earn 50,000 points after spending $1,000 in the first 90 days and 10,000 points when a purchase is made on an employee card in the first 90 days.	View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...

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Bottom line

There are a few ways to avoid the checked baggage fee on JetBlue flights. Reaching Mosaic status in the TrueBlue program gives you the most free checked bags. But if you want the baggage perk right away, consider a JetBlue credit card.

If you’re not sure a JetBlue card is right for you, you might like another airline credit card.

Frequently asked questions

• How much will I usually pay to check a bag on other airlines?

  You’ll typically pay around $30 for your first checked bag and around $40 for your second checked bag. For each additional bag, you’ll likely pay $100 or more.

• How much will I pay if my bag is overweight?

  If your bag is 51 to 99 pounds, the fee is $150. JetBlue won’t accept bags over 99 pounds.

• How much will I pay if my bag is oversized?

  If your bag has total measurements of 63 to 80 inches, the fee is $150. JetBlue won’t accept bags exceeding those measurements.

• What happens if my bag is overweight and oversized?

  Both the overweight and oversized fees will apply.

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