JetBlue launched daily nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale to Indianapolis and Columbus on 2 November 2026, adding two Midwest links to its South Florida network. Services in the opposite direction began on 3 November. Indianapolis is a new market for JetBlue, while the Columbus launch marks the airline’s return to the Ohio city.
Both routes use Airbus A320 aircraft and follow a similar schedule. Flights leave Fort Lauderdale in the evening, while departures from Indianapolis and Columbus reach South Florida before 9 am. The timing gives Midwest holidaymakers most of their arrival day in Florida, while passengers heading north can leave after spending the day in Fort Lauderdale.
The additions form part of JetBlue’s largest planned winter schedule at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The carrier expects more than 150 daily departures to 61 nonstop destinations from the airport.
Indianapolis Gains Its First JetBlue Service
Flight B6 232 is scheduled to leave Fort Lauderdale at 7 pm and arrive at Indianapolis International Airport at 9.39 pm. Flight B6 235 departs Indianapolis at 6 am and reaches Fort Lauderdale at 8.45 am. All times are local and schedules can change.
The direct service gives central Indiana travellers another way to reach South Florida’s beaches, hotels and cruise terminals. For a family taking a cruise, the morning arrival leaves time for an onward transfer. How much time it leaves depends on baggage collection, the journey to the port and the ship’s boarding deadline.
Indianapolis International Airport announced the planned service in May 2026 and highlighted the potential for onward connections. Travellers looking beyond Fort Lauderdale can compare the morning arrival with departures to other destinations in JetBlue’s network. The connection time and ticketing arrangements will determine which journeys are practical.
Columbus Returns to JetBlue’s Network
The Columbus route links Fort Lauderdale with John Glenn Columbus International Airport. Flight B6 1508 is scheduled to depart Florida at 7 pm and arrive in Columbus at 9.45 pm. The return, B6 1507, leaves Ohio at 6 am and lands at 8.44 am.
For central Ohio passengers, the daily schedule gives travellers more flexibility over the length of a winter break. A weekend visitor can take advantage of the early Florida arrival, while a passenger returning to Columbus can keep much of their final day in South Florida before heading to the airport. At the other end of the journey, the late arrival in Ohio makes the timing of hotel check-in or ground transport worth checking.
The two routes also support travel in the reverse direction. South Florida residents visiting relatives or attending meetings in Indiana or Ohio can fly directly to either city. The evening departures make it possible to reach the Midwest the night before a morning commitment.
Airbus A320s Offer Main Cabin and Extra-Legroom Seats
JetBlue’s A320 service includes complimentary Fly-Fi, seatback entertainment with live television, and snacks and drinks. Wi-Fi availability can vary with aircraft and operating conditions.
Passengers who choose EvenMore get additional legroom, early boarding, dedicated overhead bin space and priority security where available. The airline announced limited promotional one-way fares starting at US$59 in Main and US$138 in EvenMore. Those launch prices were subject to booking deadlines, seat availability and travel restrictions. The fare available for a given trip depends on its dates and cabin choice.
Fort Lauderdale Expands Its Winter Reach
The two flights add to a Fort Lauderdale network spanning the United States, the Caribbean and Latin America. JetBlue has linked that expansion to its JetForward strategy, which prioritises developing its East Coast leisure network. The planned 61 destinations describe the overall winter schedule from Fort Lauderdale.
For South Florida hotels and transport providers, the new services add daily morning arrivals from two Midwest markets. A passenger heading straight to a hotel may reach it well before the room is ready. Someone continuing to a cruise terminal or another flight will be working to a different deadline. The same arrival time can therefore suit several types of trip, depending on what happens after landing.
For passengers boarding in Indianapolis or Columbus, the main trade-off is the 6 am start. It brings them into Florida early, but it also moves airport transport and check-in into the hours before dawn. That timing belongs in the comparison alongside the fare, particularly when several people are travelling together.
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