ColombiaTravel JetBlue starts daily nonstop Fort Lauderdale–Barranquilla flights
JetBlue is now flying daily nonstop between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Barranquilla, Colombia. The route adds a fourth Colombian city to the airline's network, with Cali service due later in October.
Travellers heading to Colombia's Caribbean coast have a new nonstop option from South Florida. JetBlue now operates daily nonstop flights between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) in Barranquilla.
The airline announced the expansion on 1 October. Barranquilla becomes the third Colombian city in JetBlue's network, joining Medellín and Cartagena.
Key facts
- Route: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) – Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ), Barranquilla
- Frequency: daily nonstop
- Airline: JetBlue
- Announced: 1 October 2026
- Also in the network: Medellín and Cartagena, with Cali (CLO) due to launch later in October
Which Colombian destinations does JetBlue serve?
With Barranquilla now operating, JetBlue flies to three Colombian cities from Fort Lauderdale: Barranquilla, Medellín and Cartagena. A fourth destination, Cali (CLO), is set to launch later in October.
Are there other South America flights from the region?
President Donald J. Trump International Airport in West Palm Beach does not offer direct flights to anywhere in South America, so travellers in the Palm Beach area looking for a nonstop service to the region currently have to fly from Fort Lauderdale.
What this means for travellers
Passengers travelling between South Florida and Barranquilla can now book a daily nonstop service on JetBlue instead of connecting through another airport. Those heading to Cali can watch for that route's launch later in October, as announced by the airline.
The source does not give flight times, fares, or the exact launch date for the Cali route.
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