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TSA Checkpoint Operating Hours

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Checkpoint 96

Terminal 4 Delta 1

4:00 AM - 11:00 PM

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Terminal 1

Terminal 1 Checkpoint

12:00 AM - 1:00 AM, 8:00 AM - 12:00 AM

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Terminal 4

Terminal 4 Main Checkpoint

4:00 AM - 9:00 PM

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Terminal 5

Terminal 5 Main Checkpoint

3:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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Terminal 7

Terminal 7 Checkpoint

10:00 AM - 12:00 AM

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Terminal 8

Terminal 8 Checkpoint

3:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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Hours may vary during holidaysUpdated:

Terminal 1

17min

Main Checkpoint (Regular)

Terminal 1

5min

Main Checkpoint (TSA PreCheck)

Terminal 4

5min

Main Checkpoint (TSA PreCheck)

Terminal 4

14min

Main Checkpoint (Regular)

Terminal 5

8min

Main Checkpoint (TSA PreCheck)

Terminal 5

19min

Main Checkpoint (Regular)

Terminal 7

17min

Main Checkpoint (Regular)

Terminal 8

36min

Main Checkpoint (Regular)

Terminal 8

11min

Main Checkpoint (TSA PreCheck)

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Wait distribution

JFK · historical pattern

0–5 m4%

5–10 m6%

10–15 m10%

15–20 m14%

20–30 m22%

30–45 m26%

45–60 m12%

60+ m6%

P50 24 min

P90 52 min

P99 78 min

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Regular

37min

PreCheck

6min

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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.