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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 (4 min)
JFK
John F. Kennedy International Airport
New York
LIVE
Security wait
13 min
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport
Newark
LIVE
Security wait
7 min
Which New York airport should I use?
| Airport | Name | Live wait | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK | John F. Kennedy International Airport | 13 min | LIVE | View → |
| LGA | LaGuardia Airport | 4 min | LIVE | View → |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | 7 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.