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John F. Kennedy International Airport · New York, US

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Domestic110 min

International150 min

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TSA Checkpoint Operating Hours

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Checkpoint 96

Terminal 4 Delta 1

4:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Terminal 1

Terminal 1 Checkpoint

12:00 AM - 1:00 AM, 3:00 AM - 5:00 AM, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM

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Terminal 4

Terminal 4 Main Checkpoint

4:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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Terminal 5

Terminal 5 Main Checkpoint

3:00 AM - 9:00 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

22min

Main Checkpoint (Regular)

Terminal 1

7min

Main Checkpoint (TSA PreCheck)

Terminal 4

7min

Main Checkpoint (TSA PreCheck)

Terminal 4

22min

Main Checkpoint (Regular)

Terminal 5

7min

Main Checkpoint (TSA PreCheck)

Terminal 5

22min

Main Checkpoint (Regular)

Terminal 7

22min

Main Checkpoint (Regular)

Terminal 8

37min

Main Checkpoint (Regular)

Terminal 8

7min

Main Checkpoint (TSA PreCheck)

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50min

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JFK Security FAQs

The average TSA security wait time at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is approximately 50 minutes. During peak hours (typically 5-8 AM and 4-7 PM), wait times can be 75 minutes or longer. Off-peak hours typically see wait times of 30 minutes.

TSA security lines at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) currently average about 50 minutes. TSA PreCheck lanes are typically under 25 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 25 minutes compared to 50 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 110 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.