JetBlue vs Sun Country Airlines: fleets and facts compared
JetBlue (United States) and Sun Country Airlines (United States) side by side: fleet size, main aircraft type, founding year, hubs and status, each from our database with its source and date. Both are among the larger low-cost airlines in North America in our directory.
- 296JetBlue fleet, as of 30 June 2026
- 47Sun Country fleet, as of 30 June 2026
- United States · Hubs JFK · BOS · FLL +3 · founded 2000Active
- United States · Hub MSP · founded 1983Active
At a glance
Each fact from our database. A grey tint marks the larger value in a row; it is not a verdict.
Data last updated: JetBlue · Sun Country Airlines
Fleet breakdown
Aircraft types as each source reports them, largest first.
JetBlue fleet3 types
Sun Country Airlines fleet3 types
The type counts add up to 69 of the 47-aircraft total, as the source reports them.
Baggage & fees compared
Human-reviewed summaries. Rules change, so check the airline's own site before you book.
JetBlue
JetBlue's help pages list the following limits. Sizes and weights only; checked-bag charges depend on fare and route.
- Carry-on bag: one per customer on all fares, up to 22 x 14 x 9 inches (55.88 x 35.56 x 22.86 cm) including wheels and handles. It can go in the overhead bin or under the seat. There is no weight limit, but you must be able to lift it into the bin.
- Personal item: one per customer, such as a purse, small backpack, briefcase or laptop, up to 17 x 13 x 8 inches (43.2 x 33 x 20.32 cm), stowed under the seat in front.
- Not counted towards the carry-on limit: assistive devices, a reasonable amount of duty-free goods, one diaper bag for a lap infant, and items such as a coat, umbrella or infant car seat.
- Checked bags: up to 62 inches (157.48 cm) in total dimensions and 50 lb (22.68 kg). Bags of 63 to 80 inches, or 51 to 99 lb, are treated as oversized or overweight. Bags over 80 inches or 99 lb are not accepted. Some destinations, such as Ecuador, have their own limits.
There are no hanging closets for garment bags on board. Source: JetBlue Help, "Carry-On Bags" and "Checked Bags", read on 24 October 2026.
Source: airline baggage page, read 2026-10-24.
Sun Country Airlines
Sun Country's Bags and Optional Services page gives the following limits. Sizes and weights only; bag options other than the under-seat item are charged for.
- Under-seat item (included with every reservation): up to 17 x 13 x 9 in, such as a purse or backpack, which must fit under the seat in front.
- Overhead bag (paid option): up to 24 x 16 x 11 in and 35 lb, and must fit the sizer box. Only travellers who have bought this option may use the overhead bins.
- Checked bag (paid option): up to 62 linear inches (length + width + depth) and 50 lb. Heavier and larger bags cost extra.
- Maximum accepted: 80 linear inches or 100 lb. Bags of 70 lb or more are not accepted on flights to or from Canada, Jamaica and Puerto Rico.
- Four or more checked bags must be arranged by phone or at airport check-in.
- Mobility devices and needed medical equipment do not count as extra overhead bags.
Source: Sun Country Airlines, "Bags and Optional Services", read on 24 October 2026.
Source: airline baggage page, read 2026-10-24.
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Frequently asked
Which has the bigger fleet, JetBlue or Sun Country Airlines?
JetBlue has the larger published fleet. JetBlue 296 aircraft (Airline report, as of 30 June 2026); Sun Country Airlines 47 aircraft (Airline report, as of 30 June 2026).
Is JetBlue cheaper than Sun Country Airlines?
Fares change by route, date and demand, so neither airline is always cheaper. This page compares fleets and published facts, not fares. To check prices for a trip, search both airlines for the same dates.
Which airline is older?
Sun Country Airlines was founded in 1983, JetBlue in 2000.
Do JetBlue and Sun Country Airlines share a hub airport?
Not in our data. JetBlue lists JFK, BOS, FLL, MCO, SJU and LAX; Sun Country Airlines lists MSP.
Are both airlines currently flying?
Yes. Both are active in our directory.