Now Boarding at TLH

Florida is  long — 447 miles long. Driving from South Florida to Tallahassee typically takes seven to eight hours if traffic is light, I-75 is not backed up for miles due to a pile up and you don’t make any pit stops. It’s a taxing trip, but one countless people make every year. With all of this traffic, congestion and car accidents in Tallahassee have increased, emphasizing the need for alternatives to the usual modes of motor vehicle transportation.

To help ease the burden for those intrastate travelers, JetBlue started offering daily, nonstop flights between Tallahassee International Airport (TLH) and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in January.

“I am beyond elated that Broward residents have another option to travel to our state capital without having to start in another county or travel to another state before getting there,” said State Rep. Chip LaMarca. “Those of us who represent the people of Broward County can now get to Tallahassee on JetBlue at a reasonable cost without contemplating a seven-hour drive.”

↑ Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey was all smiles at a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the inaugural JetBlue flight on Jan. 4 at the Tallahassee International Airport (TLH). He believes the new service will benefit “residents and visitors alike.” Photo courtesy of City of Tallahassee

JetBlue currently offers service in cities throughout Florida — Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Miami, West Palm Beach, Key West, Jacksonville, Fort Myers, Sarasota/Bradenton and Tampa. With the latest service to Tallahassee, JetBlue now serves over 40 destinations from Fort Lauderdale.

“I hope this is only the beginning of connecting all parts of our state to Florida’s critical seat of government and the rest of the region through the heart of South Florida here at FLL,” said U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, also of Broward County.

Photo courtesy of City of Tallahassee

Tallahassee International Airport is one of the biggest economic drivers in North Florida. With the addition of new air service and various infrastructure projects underway, including a $28 million International Processing Facility, TLH is on track to serve one million passengers in 2024.

“I’m thrilled to celebrate the beginning of JetBlue’s direct, daily service between Florida’s capital city and Fort Lauderdale. We look forward to extending a warm welcome to passengers who enjoy this new air service option at Tallahassee International Airport,” said Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey. “Intrastate travel is a driver for our economy, and our airport’s partnership with JetBlue provides a convenient connection to and from South Florida that will benefit residents and visitors alike.”

TLH to FLL
JetBlue will operate the Tallahassee route using its Airbus A320 aircraft, which can hold 162 passengers, according to multiple reports. One-way and roundtrip tickets for flights between TLH and FLL are available online at JetBlue.com.