JFK
PredictedJohn F. Kennedy International
New York, NY · 1 data source active
Read our complete JFK security guide →John F. Kennedy International (JFK) currently has 8 checkpoints with measured or traveler-reported waits; the longest standard-lane wait right now is about 6 minutes. Page data is up to a minute or two old (built 0 min ago).
Security checkpoints
Terminal 1
Terminal 1
No wait data available
Terminal 4
Terminal 4
No wait data available
Terminal 8
Terminal 8
No wait data available
Terminal 1 All Gates
Updated 2m ago
Terminal 4 All Gates
Updated 2m ago
Terminal 5 All Gates
Updated 2m ago
Terminal 7 All Gates
Updated 2m ago
Terminal 8 All Gates
Updated 2m ago
When is JFK busiest?
Historical average · measuredAt JFK, the longest average standard-lane waits we measured start around 3pm local time (about 12 minutes).
The shortest were around 10pm (about 2 minutes, between 5am and 10pm).
Sunday averaged the longest waits (7 min) and Thursday the shortest (5 min).
Based on 91 days of measured data (2026-08-16 to 2026-11-14). Past averages are not a forecast.
Weekdays, standard lane, avg wait by hour (local)
Weekends, standard lane, avg wait by hour (local)
| Day | Avg wait |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 7 min |
| Monday | 6 min |
| Tuesday | 6 min |
| Wednesday | 6 min |
| Thursday | 5 min |
| Friday | 6 min |
| Saturday | 6 min |
Loading weather and transit…
Skip the line with TSA PreCheck
PreCheck members wait under 5 minutes on average. Many travel cards reimburse the $78 enrollment fee.
See cards that cover PreCheck →Affiliate disclosure: We may earn a commission from applications made through our links. Learn more about affiliate links