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JetBlue doesn’t belong to a major airline alliance, but it partners with several international carriers. What’s unique is that you can redeem TrueBlue points for award flights on these partners — often for better value than you'd get on JetBlue’s own flights. Two standout examples are Qatar Airways and TAP Air Portugal, both of which can offer outsized value for your points.
To help you figure out how many TrueBlue points you’ll need to book flights on Qatar or TAP, we’ve put together an award chart for each. Let’s dive in!
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How JetBlue's TrueBlue Program Works
JetBlue’s TrueBlue program is mostly revenue-based, meaning award prices generally track the cash cost of a flight. On average, AwardWallet users have redeemed JetBlue points for about 1.24¢ each.
However, partner redemptions don't follow that pricing model. As you'll see below, both awards on Qatar Airways and TAP Air Portugal opens the door to getting much more value from your points.
JetBlue Award Chart for Qatar Airways Flights
While JetBlue doesn’t publish an official award chart for Qatar Airways, we’ve pieced one together to show typical pricing for flights from the U.S. to Doha (DOH) and beyond:
| Between the U.S. and: | Economy | Business Class |
|---|---|---|
| Doha | 39,000-44,900 | 90,000-98,000 |
| Middle East (e.g., Muscat, Dubai) | 46,000-53,000 | 114,900-122,900 |
| India (e.g., Mumbai, Delhi) | 59,000-70,900 | 116,000-134,000 |
| Europe | 59,000-68,000 | 126,000-157,000 |
| Maldives | 72,000-77,900 | 134,000-142,000 |
| South Africa (e.g., Cape Town, Johannesburg) | 73,900 | 149,000-157,000 |
| Asia (e.g., Tokyo, Seoul) | 83,900 | 170,000 |
| Southeast Asia (e.g., Bangkok, Denpasar) | 69,000-83,900 | 116,000-170,000 |
| Oceania (e.g., Perth, Adelaide) | 83,800-97,900 | 180,000 |
Award rates have gone up since JetBlue first made Qatar flights bookable, and overall, they’re not quite as compelling as they once were. With that said, 90,000 points for a one-way Qsuite business class flight can be a solid deal — especially now that booking Qsuite awards through other partners like American Airlines is nearly impossible to find.
Outside of Qsuite, though, this chart doesn’t offer much value. Still, it’s always worth comparing JetBlue’s rates to what you’d pay using Avios or booking through other Oneworld partners like American Airlines or Alaska.
Pro Tip: One of the best ways to search Qatar Airways award availability via JetBlue is with Seats.aero. Use it to find award space between the U.S. and Doha, then plug those dates into JetBlue’s site to search for connections.
Related: How to Redeem JetBlue Points for Maximum Value
JetBlue Award Chart for TAP Air Portugal Flights
In January 2025, JetBlue launched a partnership with TAP Air Portugal, making it possible to redeem TrueBlue points on flights not just to Portugal but across Europe. TAP currently operates nonstop service to Lisbon (LIS) from 10 cities in the U.S. and Canada, as well as flights from New York (JFK) and Boston (BOS) to Porto (OPO).
These flights are bookable directly on JetBlue’s website. When the partnership first went live, we saw award pricing as low as 19,000 points in economy and 59,000 in business class to Portugal. But — as with JetBlue's award pricing on Qatar — those rates have since increased.
The chart below shows the current points required to fly TAP through JetBlue, both for transatlantic routes and intra-Europe connections:
| Between Portugal and: | Economy | Business Class |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast/Midwest U.S and Canada | 39,900 | 89,000 |
| Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Mexico | 49,000 | 89,000 |
| Europe less than 500 miles | 6,000 | 9,000 |
| Europe 501-1,000 miles | 12,900 | 24,900 |
| Europe over 1,000 miles | 19,000 | 49,000 |
For example, a one-way flight from Boston to Lisbon can currently be booked for 29,900 points in economy or 79,900 in business class.
Economy redemptions are reasonably competitive compared to other programs. Business class, though, is a lot less compelling. That same Boston–Lisbon flight, available for 79,900 points through JetBlue, can be booked for just 60,000 points via Air Canada Aeroplan.
JetBlue per-segment pricing on TAP Portugal awards
One important thing to note is that JetBlue prices TAP awards per segment. So, if you’re connecting within Europe, the number of points required is the sum of the transatlantic and intra-Europe segments.
For example, adding a connection from Lisbon to Madrid (MAD) increases the total to 35,900 points in economy (an additional 6,000 points) or 88,900 in business (an additional 9,000 points). And that aligns with JetBlue’s pricing for European segments under 500 miles.
These connecting itineraries will often require fewer points if booked through other Star Alliance programs like Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, or TAP’s own Miles&Go program. It’s always worth comparing rates before transferring points or making a reservation.
Related: How To Find Airline Partner Award Flight Availability
Best Ways to Earn JetBlue TrueBlue Points
If you’re not already sitting on a pile of JetBlue TrueBlue points, there are plenty of ways to grow your balance. Aside from flying or buying points when there’s a lucrative bonus or discount, the best options come via JetBlue credit cards.
TrueBlue is also a transfer partner of multiple major credit card rewards programs, although rates vary by partner:
Related: Do JetBlue TrueBlue Points Expire?
Bottom Line
Having more award booking options is always a good thing, and the ability to book Qatar and TAP Air Portugal flights through JetBlue gives travelers another way to lock in award flights.
While the award charts aren’t overly exciting, JetBlue can occasionally deliver compelling value — sometimes even more than you’d get by redeeming points for JetBlue-operated flights.
However, JetBlue isn't always the best option. We recommend comparing redemption rates across multiple programs before transferring any points to JetBlue. You may be able to pay fewer points by transferring to another loyalty program.
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