Why JetBlue Is Cancelling All Flights to Miami International Airport

June 23 2025

MIAMI, FL – JetBlue Airways will end all flight services at Miami International Airport (MIA) starting this fall, citing the unprofitability of its routes.

Service Termination – All JetBlue flights to and from Miami International Airport will cease on September 3, 2025.
Reason Provided – The airline stated the decision was made to eliminate unprofitable routes and reallocate aircraft to more productive ones.
Passenger Options – Affected customers with existing bookings have the option to receive a full refund or rebook their travel through the nearby Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

The move marks a full withdrawal from an airport the carrier entered with ambitious expansion plans just a few years ago.

An Abrupt End to Miami Service

The airline is offering two choices: a full refund to the original payment method or the option to rebook a flight via Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) – photograph by wikipedia

JetBlue Airways officially informed Miami International Airport officials of its decision on Friday, June 20, with a public announcement following over the weekend. The change is set to take effect on September 3, 2025.

The carrier’s presence at MIA had already been significantly reduced. After launching service in 2021 with as many as 14 daily flights, operations have recently consisted of only one or two daily flights connecting Miami with Boston.

Profitability Concerns Drive the Decision

In a statement, the airline explained the move was a business decision intended to improve financial performance. A spokesperson said the goal was to “end a small number of unprofitable flights including between Boston and Miami” in order to “free aircraft for new routes.”

This decision comes as JetBlue faces ongoing financial challenges. The carrier has not been profitable since 2019 and reported a net loss of $208 million in the first quarter of 2025.

What This Means for South Florida Travelers

For travelers holding tickets for JetBlue flights into or out of MIA after the September 3 cutoff, the airline is offering two choices: a full refund to the original payment method or the option to rebook a flight via Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).

FLL, located about 30 miles north of MIA, is a major hub for JetBlue. The airline has a much stronger presence there, serving approximately 6.8 million passengers in 2024 and ranking as the airport’s second-largest carrier. In contrast, MIA is a hub for competitor American Airlines, which serviced over 31 million passengers at the airport in 2023.

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