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New York Airports — Wait Times & Live Status
Compare wait times, live status, and travel tips for all three New York airports — JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark. Find the fastest airport right now.
Fastest right now: LGA (2 min)
JFK
John F. Kennedy International Airport
New York
LIVE
Security wait
19 min
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport
Newark
LIVE
Security wait
28 min
Which New York airport should I use?
| Airport | Name | Live wait | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK | John F. Kennedy International Airport | 19 min | LIVE | View → |
| LGA | LaGuardia Airport | 2 min | LIVE | View → |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | 28 min | LIVE | View → |
Wait times are averaged across open security checkpoints and updated every few minutes when a live feed is available.
Best time to arrive
Domestic departures
Arrive at the airport 2 hours before a domestic departure.
For peak periods — early mornings (5–8 AM) and weekend afternoons — add an extra 30 minutes.
International departures
Arrive at least 3 hours before an international departure out of New York.
Passport control and security lines can run 45+ minutes at peak hours.
New York travel tips
- Don’t blindly pick the biggest airport. Smaller airports in New York (LGA, EWR) often have shorter security lines and faster check-in — especially at off-peak hours.
- Factor in transit time. A 20-minute faster security line isn’t worth it if the airport is 40 minutes further from where you’re staying. Always check ground-transport time first.
- Check the live wait time right before you leave. Security waits can swing by 30+ minutes in a single hour at major New York airports.
- Set an alert. FlightQueue can notify you when wait times at your New York airport spike so you can leave earlier.