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John F. Kennedy International Airport · New York, US
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TSA Checkpoint Operating Hours
Monday6 / 6 Open
Checkpoint 96
Terminal 4 Delta 1
4:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Terminal 1
Terminal 1 Checkpoint
3:00 AM - 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Terminal 4
Terminal 4 Main Checkpoint
4:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Terminal 5
Terminal 5 Main Checkpoint
3:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Terminal 7
Terminal 7 Checkpoint
12:00 AM - 1:00 AM, 3:00 AM - 6:00 AM, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Terminal 8
Terminal 8 Checkpoint
3:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Hours may vary during holidaysUpdated:
Terminal 1
18min
Main Checkpoint (Regular)
Terminal 1
5min
Main Checkpoint (TSA PreCheck)
Terminal 4
2min
Main Checkpoint (TSA PreCheck)
Terminal 4
24min
Main Checkpoint (Regular)
Terminal 5
4min
Main Checkpoint (TSA PreCheck)
Terminal 5
29min
Main Checkpoint (Regular)
Terminal 7
6min
Main Checkpoint (Regular)
Terminal 8
31min
Main Checkpoint (Regular)
Terminal 8
4min
Main Checkpoint (TSA PreCheck)
Terminal tip
TSA PreCheck
Regular
22min
PreCheck
4min
Savings
18min · 82% faster
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TSA PreCheckRECOMMENDED
Skip the regular line with TSA PreCheck. Average wait time: 9 min vs 22 min regular
Keep shoes on
Laptop stays in bag
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JFK Security FAQs
The average TSA security wait time at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is approximately 22 minutes. During peak hours (typically 5-8 AM and 4-7 PM), wait times can be 33 minutes or longer. Off-peak hours typically see wait times of 13 minutes.
TSA security lines at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) currently average about 22 minutes. TSA PreCheck lanes are typically under 11 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 11 minutes compared to 22 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 90 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 84%
- Recent third-party observation indicates ~11 min at security (rising)
- 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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