NOTICE: Due to the ongoing government shutdown, travelers should anticipate longer security lines and potential flight delays. Please plan to arrive at the airport 30–60 minutes earlier than usual. Pack light if possible, download your airline's app, and keep your phone charged to stay informed of real-time updates and communications.

John F. Kennedy International Airport Security Wait Times

Below are the estimated security wait times for John F. Kennedy International today.

Typical Security Wait Time In New York

Passengers moving through the security checkpoints at John F. Kennedy International Airport should anticipate waiting on average for:

10 minutes and 18 seconds*

Weather

Clouds

44°

Clouds

Wind Speed

14 mph

Wind Gust

16 mph

Visibility

6 miles

TSA Pre

Available

Terminal 1

  • Terminal 1 Checkpoint Closed

Terminal 2

  • Terminal 2 Checkpoint Closed

Terminal 4

  • Terminal 4 Main Checkpoint Open

Terminal 5

  • Terminal 5 Main Checkpoint Open

Terminal 7

  • Terminal 7 Checkpoint Closed

Terminal 8

  • Terminal 8 Checkpoint Open

John F. Kennedy International Airport Security Wait Times

JFK : New York, NY

12 am - 1 am
8 m
1 am - 2 am
4 m
2 am - 3 am
13 m
3 am - 4 am
21 m
4 am - 5 am
24 m
5 am - 6 am
22 m
6 am - 7 am
93 m
7 am - 8 am
82 m
8 am - 9 am
9 m
9 am - 10 am
67 m
10 am - 11 am
7 m
11 am - 12 pm
9 m
12 pm - 1 pm
16 m
1 pm - 2 pm
12 m
2 pm - 3 pm
22 m
3 pm - 4 pm
13 m
4 pm - 5 pm
41 m
5 pm - 6 pm
10 m
6 pm - 7 pm
16 m
7 pm - 8 pm
24 m
8 pm - 9 pm
10 m
9 pm - 10 pm
11 m
10 pm - 11 pm
9 m
11 pm - 12 am
15 m

* Wait times are estimates, subject to change, and may not be indicative of your experience.