JetBlue Launching New Route To Puerto Rico From Westchester

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — New nonstop flights to the biggest U.S territory will be departing from the Hudson Valley soon.

JetBlue just announced that it is launching service to San Juan, Puerto Rico from Westchester County Airport (HPN). The airline said the move will help make JetBlue the go-to carrier for the island. JetBlue will average 40 departures per day from San Juan this upcoming winter, more than any other airline.

"JetBlue has been a proud part of the Puerto Rican community for over twenty years, and we're excited to deepen our roots with this expansion," Marty St. George, president at JetBlue, said. "Our decades-long history with this vibrant community drives our enthusiasm to not only increase our service but also to strengthen our relationships and presence in the region. We are excited to continue growing alongside the Puerto Rican community, ensuring that JetBlue remains a key partner in connecting the people of Puerto Rico."

Daily flights will start on October 27, between Westchester County Airport and Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport (SJU) in San Juan. The daily flight #2601 is scheduled to depart HPN at 8 a.m. and arrive at SJU at 1 p.m. The daily flight #2602 is scheduled to depart SJU at 8 p.m. and arrive at HPN at 10:55 p.m.

The New York-based carrier's Puerto Rico expansion was lauded by lawmakers on both sides of the water.

"It’s official JetBlue is landing in the Hudson Valley with brand new service to Puerto Rico. For years I have fought to increase service for the Westchester County Airport, and this new route will help provide easy connections for tourists and for families who have loved ones on the island and help provide a key destination for new business to help our local economy soar," said Sen. Chuck Schumer said "The federal funds I have worked hard to deliver are helping the Westchester County Airport reach new heights and today’s news of more routes being added show the sky is the limit for new low-cost flying options in New York."

"We are pleased to welcome JetBlue’s expansion, with the addition of new routes to and from the Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport and six popular travel destinations within the U.S. East Coast and Latin America," Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro R. Pierlusi said. "This announcement highlights the airline's commitment to our market and directly validates and supports our administration's vision and plans to continue enhancing the growth of our tourism industry in Puerto Rico."

To celebrate today’s announcement, and for a limited time, seats are on sale for $89 from SJU to HPN, only on the Jetblue website.