New JetBlue flights to connect New Yorkers to three Florida airports

Emily Barnes, New York State Team
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A major airline announced new nonstop flights between Long Island and three Florida airports last week.

Starting in October, JetBlue will begin offering flights between Long Island MacArthur Airport and Orlando International Airport, Palm Beach International Airport and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

The New York-based airline already has routes out of John F. Kennedy International Airport, LaGuardia Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport but these are the first for the Islip airport.

"Long Island is an integral part of the New York Metro area, and we are excited to bring our award-winning service to customers in this community," says JetBlue’s vice president of network planning and airline partnerships Dave Jehn. "The addition of Long Island MacArthur Airport to our network will offer more options and greater convenience for customers, and we are proud to provide new opportunities for more Long Islanders to experience our unique combination of low fares and great service."

Here's what to know.

Where are the three Florida airports?

The Orlando International Airport in Orlando, FL has nonstop service to over 170 destinations worldwide, according to the airport's website. Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, FL serves around 7.5 million passengers a year and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Fort Lauderdale, FL "serves the needs of 35.9 million passengers," the airport's website states.

When is JetBlue flying between Long Island and Orlando?

Starting Oct. 24, flights between Long Island MacArthur Airport and Orlando International Airport will run daily.

  • Orlando to Long Island: 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

  • Long Island to Orlando: 11:15 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.

When is JetBlue flying between Long Island and Palm Beach?

Starting Oct. 24, flights between Long Island MacArthur Airport and Palm Beach International Airport will run on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays.

  • Palm Beach to Long Island: 10:55 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.

  • Long Island to Palm Beach: 2:40 p.m. - 5:40 p.m.

When is JetBlue flying between Long Island and Fort Lauderdale?

Starting Oct. 25, flights between Long Island and Fort Lauderdale will run on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

  • Fort Lauderdale to Long Island: 8:35 a.m. - 11:35 a.m.

  • Long Island to Fort Lauderdale: 12:20 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.

Emily Barnes is the New York State Team consumer advocate reporter for the USA TODAY Network. Contact Barnes at ebarnes@gannett.com or on Twitter @byemilybarnes.

This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: New JetBlue flights to connect New Yorkers to three Florida airports