TSA Wait Times at John F. Kennedy International (JFK) — Modeled | Terminal Tracker

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    John F. Kennedy International (JFK) TSA Security Wait Times & Customs Delays

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    Security wait

    General TSA

    33 min

    PreCheck

    17 min

    Customs

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    Modeled

    Busy· 33 min

    Security

    Checkpoints

    Terminal T1

    Terminal 1

    38

    min

    GeneralBusy· 38 min
    TSA Pre✓22 min
    Modeled estimate

    Terminal T4

    Terminal 4

    45

    min

    GeneralBusy· 45 min
    TSA Pre✓24 min
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    Terminal T5

    Terminal 5

    20

    min

    GeneralSmooth· 20 min
    TSA Pre✓8 min
    Modeled estimate

    Terminal T8

    Terminal 8

    28

    min

    GeneralModerate· 28 min
    TSA Pre✓15 min
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    U.S. Customs

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    Modeled waits

    Wait times for JFK are modeled from historical patterns. They are not a live checkpoint reading. Airports with scraped data show a Live badge.

    About TSA Security at John F. Kennedy International

    John F. Kennedy International has active international terminals 1, 4, 5, and 8 (Terminals 2, 3, and 6 have been demolished or repurposed). Each terminal has its own TSA checkpoint, and all have TSA PreCheck lanes. Terminal 4 is JFK's busiest checkpoint, serving Delta, Air France, and many international airlines — expect above-average wait times on peak days. Terminal 5 (JetBlue) typically processes passengers faster. AirTrain JFK connects terminals and must be factored into travel time to/from the subway or Jamaica Station. Allow 3 hours minimum for international flights.