Which has the bigger carry-on allowance, Breeze or JetBlue?

Breeze: 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm), up to 35 lb (15.9 kg). JetBlue: 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm).

Do Breeze and JetBlue include a carry-on on basic economy?

Breeze: The Nice bundle includes only a personal item; Nicer and Nicest add a carry-on. JetBlue: Main Base (Blue Basic until July 27, 2026) includes a carry-on and a personal item. Checked bags cost extra, and changes cost a fee.

Are Breeze and JetBlue partners?

They aren't in the same alliance (Breeze: none; JetBlue: none), so miles and status generally don't transfer between them.

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Breeze vs JetBlue

Q: Where do Breeze and JetBlue fly from?

Breeze flies point-to-point. JetBlue's are New York (JFK), Boston (BOS), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Orlando (MCO), San Juan (SJU). The better pick is often whichever flies nonstop from your airport.

Breeze wins on cheaper checked bags; JetBlue wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare and a more generous carry-on weight limit. Here's how they compare on bags, fees, comfort, reliability and loyalty.

Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction

Breeze

Wins 1 category

Cheaper checked bags

JetBlue

Wins 2 categories

A carry-on on its cheapest fare
A more generous carry-on weight limit

Quick verdict

Breeze wins on cheaper checked bags; JetBlue wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare and a more generous carry-on weight limit. Check the cheapest fare's bag rules before you compare prices.

Carry-on size: Breeze: 22 × 14 × 9 in · JetBlue: 22 × 14 × 9 in
Carry-on on the cheapest fare: Breeze: Costs extra on basic fares · JetBlue: Included on every fare
First checked bag (regular economy): Breeze: $35–$41 · JetBlue: $39–$49

Side by side

	Breeze	JetBlue
Bags
Carry-on size	22 × 14 × 9 in	22 × 14 × 9 in
Carry-on on the cheapest fare	Costs extra on basic fares	Included on every fare
Carry-on weight limit	35 lb (15.9 kg)	None published
Personal item	17 × 13 × 8 in	17 × 13 × 8 in
First checked bag (regular economy)	$35–$41	$39–$49
Network
Alliance	None	None
Loyalty program	BreezePoints	TrueBlue
Main hubs	Point-to-point	JFK, BOS, FLL, MCO, SJU

Highlighted values are better for travelers. Fees are for U.S. domestic economy flights; on-time data is 2025 U.S. DOT figures for each airline's own flights.

Bags and fees

Both airlines allow a carry-on up to 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm).

Breeze charges for it on its cheapest fare, while JetBlue includes it on every fare.

Breeze caps carry-ons at 35 lb (15.9 kg); JetBlue publishes no limit.

Personal items: 17 × 13 × 8 in (43 × 33 × 20 cm) on Breeze, and 17 × 13 × 8 in (43 × 33 × 20 cm) on JetBlue.

A first checked bag on Breeze costs $35–$41 on all Breeze flights, and a first checked bag on JetBlue costs $39–$49 on U.S., Caribbean, Latin America and Canada flights.

Basic economy

Breeze (Nice): The Nice bundle includes only a personal item; Nicer and Nicest add a carry-on.

JetBlue (Main Base): Main Base (Blue Basic until July 27, 2026) includes a carry-on and a personal item. Checked bags cost extra, and changes cost a fee.

Loyalty and where they fly

Breeze is not in an alliance and JetBlue is not in an alliance.

Loyalty programs: BreezePoints (Breeze) and TrueBlue (JetBlue).

Breeze flies point-to-point without big hubs. JetBlue's are New York (JFK), Boston (BOS), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Orlando (MCO), San Juan (SJU). The best choice often comes down to which airline flies nonstop from your airport.

Which should you book?

Choose Breeze if you want…

cheaper checked bags

Choose JetBlue if you want…

a carry-on on its cheapest fare
a more generous carry-on weight limit
nonstops from JFK, BOS, FLL

On a route both fly, the cheaper ticket isn't always the cheaper trip: add the bags you'll actually bring, and check the fare rules before you book.