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Southwest vs. JetBlue
On the published numbers, JetBlue carries the higher valuation, but the right answer depends on where you actually fly or stay.
At a glance
| Southwest | JetBlue | |
|---|---|---|
| TPG valuation | 1.3¢ | 1.4¢ |
| NerdWallet valuation | 1.3¢ | 1.4¢ |
| Currency | Single-program | Single-program |
| Expiration | Does not expire | Does not expire |
| Parent | Southwest Airlines | JetBlue Airways |
Southwest Rapid Rewards
Southwest links Rapid Rewards balances to specific traveler accounts with identity verification. Our specialists coordinate transactions with the account holder by phone, working within Southwest standard authentication flow.
- Southwest domestic one-way:30,000 to 55,000points via Southwest
- Southwest short-haul one-way:12,000 to 18,000points via Southwest
- Southwest international (Caribbean/Mexico):75,000 to 130,000points via Southwest
JetBlue TrueBlue
JetBlue links TrueBlue accounts to specific email addresses and runs identity checks on point transfers. Our specialists coordinate redemption flow with the account holder by phone to ensure the process completes smoothly.
- JetBlue Mint, US transcon one-way:35,000 to 55,000points via JetBlue
- JetBlue domestic economy:20,000 to 32,000points via JetBlue
- Hawaiian Airlines, partner transfer:16,000 to 24,000points via HawaiianMiles
When to sell either for cash
If neither balance lines up with a redemption that beats its cash value, selling is the move. The payout is personalized, so check a quote for whichever balance you are sitting on.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions, answered straight.
Independent valuations put Southwest near 1.3 cents and JetBlue near 1.4 cents. A valuation is an average, though. What you get depends on the specific redemption you can book.
Not directly. These are separate programs. Both are single-program currencies.
If you do not have a redemption that beats the cash value, selling can win for either. The payout is personalized to your balance, so request a quote to compare it against what you could book.
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