JetBlue Adds Daily Flights to Indianapolis, Columbus
The airline launched daily nonstop routes from Fort Lauderdale to Indianapolis and Columbus, with Indianapolis marking its first service to that city.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Air Travel
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JetBlue launched daily nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and both Indianapolis International Airport and John Glenn Columbus International Airport. Daily service from Fort Lauderdale begins November 2, 2026, with service from Indianapolis and Columbus starting November 3, 2026.
Why it matters
The new routes give travelers in Indianapolis and Columbus direct access to South Florida, and the Indianapolis route marks JetBlue's first service to that city. The Columbus route marks the airline's return to the city.
Each new route operates daily nonstop service, with service from Fort Lauderdale beginning November 2, 2026. JetBlue expects more than 150 daily departures from Fort Lauderdale this winter, serving 61 nonstop destinations, though the announcement does not detail pricing or per-flight seat counts.
The players
JetBlue
JetBlue is a low-cost U.S. airline based in New York known for its point-to-point network and its focus on passenger amenities.
The details
JetBlue added the Indianapolis and Columbus routes alongside several other destinations it has introduced from Fort Lauderdale this year. The routes connect Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport with Indianapolis International Airport and John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
Timeline
November 2, 2026: Daily Fort Lauderdale service to Indianapolis and Columbus begins.
November 3, 2026: Daily Indianapolis and Columbus service to Fort Lauderdale begins.
This winter: Fort Lauderdale operation reaches more than 150 daily departures.
Travel Outlook
The Indianapolis and Columbus routes extend a series of Fort Lauderdale destinations JetBlue has added this year, pushing the airport toward more than 150 daily departures this winter. The growth follows the seasonal pattern of South Florida airports adding capacity ahead of peak winter travel demand.
Travelers from Indianapolis and Columbus can now book daily nonstop flights to Fort Lauderdale starting in early November, which may simplify winter trips to South Florida. Booking early is worth considering, since winter schedules at Fort Lauderdale are expanding and fares on new routes are not yet known.
The takeaway
Airlines often add routes like these ahead of peak season to capture winter demand, so travelers flying between Fort Lauderdale and the Midwest may find more nonstop options as the season approaches. Checking schedules for November start dates can help identify the most convenient departures.
What happens next
Daily Fort Lauderdale service to Indianapolis and Columbus begins November 2, 2026, and Indianapolis and Columbus service begins November 3, 2026.
Further reading
For more on how airlines add seasonal capacity, explore our Air Travel coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by TravelDailyNews International.
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