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John F. Kennedy International Airport · New York, US
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TSA Checkpoint Operating Hours
Tuesday3 / 5 Open
Terminal 1
Terminal 1 Checkpoint
12:00 AM - 1:00 AM, 8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Terminal 4
Terminal 4 Main Checkpoint
4:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Terminal 5
Terminal 5 Main Checkpoint
3:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Terminal 7
Terminal 7 Checkpoint
3:00 AM - 4:00 AM, 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Terminal 8
Terminal 8 Checkpoint
3:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Hours may vary during holidaysUpdated:
Terminal 1
28min
Main Checkpoint (Regular)
Terminal 1
9min
Main Checkpoint (TSA PreCheck)
Terminal 4
13min
Main Checkpoint (TSA PreCheck)
Terminal 4
25min
Main Checkpoint (Regular)
Terminal 5
5min
Main Checkpoint (TSA PreCheck)
Terminal 5
36min
Main Checkpoint (Regular)
Terminal 7
17min
Main Checkpoint (Regular)
Terminal 8
34min
Main Checkpoint (Regular)
Terminal 8
10min
Main Checkpoint (TSA PreCheck)
Terminal tip
TSA PreCheck
Regular
37min
PreCheck
10min
Savings
27min · 73% faster
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TSA PreCheckRECOMMENDED
Skip the regular line with TSA PreCheck. Average wait time: 15 min vs 37 min regular
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JFK Security FAQs
The average TSA security wait time at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is approximately 37 minutes. During peak hours (typically 5-8 AM and 4-7 PM), wait times can be 56 minutes or longer. Off-peak hours typically see wait times of 22 minutes.
TSA security lines at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) currently average about 37 minutes. TSA PreCheck lanes are typically under 19 minutes. Wait times are updated every 5 minutes based on real-time data.
Yes, John F. Kennedy International Airport offers TSA PreCheck lanes at security checkpoints. TSA PreCheck can reduce your wait time by 50% or more, with average waits of 19 minutes compared to 37 minutes in regular lanes.
The best times to go through TSA security at John F. Kennedy International Airport are typically early morning (5:00-6:00 AM) and mid-afternoon (2:00-4:00 PM). Avoid peak hours between 5:00-8:00 AM for morning business flights and 4:00-7:00 PM for evening departures when security lines are longest.
For domestic flights at John F. Kennedy International Airport, arrive at least 97 minutes before departure. For international flights, arrive 150 minutes early to allow time for security, immigration, and boarding. If traveling during holidays or peak seasons, add an extra 30 minutes.
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Prediction factorsConfidence 99%
- Recent third-party observation indicates ~3 min at security (falling)
- Live sensor data (0 min ago)
At the checkpoint
- — TSA PreCheck is typically 50–70% faster.
- — Have ID and boarding pass ready at the divider.
- — Liquids under 100 ml / 3.4 oz in a clear zip bag.
- — Laptops and large electronics in a bin alone.
- — CLEAR+ enrollment available at this airport.
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