How to check flight status from JFK?

You can track real-time flight status from JFK airport on this page. Data is updated in real-time. You can also check the status in your airline's mobile app or on the airport's official website.

Where to find information about flight delays at JFK?

Flight delay information is available in the "Delays" section on this page. Data is updated every few minutes and includes the current estimated departure time.

How to check today's departure schedule from JFK?

Today's departure schedule is shown in the "Departures" section on this page. You can see departure time, airline, flight number, destination, and current status for each flight.

Which airlines operate flights from JFK?

The list of airlines operating from JFK airport can be seen in the departure and arrival tables on this page. Information is updated in real-time based on the current schedule.

How often is JFK flight information updated?

Flight information is updated in real-time. Data comes from the official AirLabs Data API source and displays current flight status, including delays, cancellations, and schedule changes.

JFK (John F. Kennedy International) Airport Guide

New York City • United States of America • Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

New York's primary international gateway — 6 terminals, 90+ airlines, AirTrain JFK to NYC subway, and a $19B redevelopment underway (new Terminals 1 & 6 opening through 2030).

JFK Airport at a Glance

5 Terminals
4 Runways
1,300 Daily flights
62,629,455 Passengers / year
1948 Opened
13 Elevation, ft

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Terminals & Airlines at JFK

Air France
Air China
Asiana
Austrian
Brussels Airlines
China Eastern
EgyptAir
EVA Air
Gulf Air
ITA Airways
Korean Air
LOT Polish Airlines
Lufthansa
Philippine Airlines
Royal Air Maroc
SAS
Saudia
Swiss
TAP Air Portugal
Turkish Airlines

Delta Air Lines (hub)
Aeroméxico
Air Europa
Air India
China Airlines
Emirates
Etihad Airways
JetBlue (some)
KLM
LATAM
Singapore Airlines
Virgin Atlantic

JetBlue Airways (primary operating base)
Cape Air
Sun Country Airlines

Air Canada Express
ANA
Aer Lingus
Condor
Ethiopian Airlines
Frontier Airlines
Icelandair
Kuwait Airways
Norse Atlantic Airways

American Airlines (hub)
Alaska Airlines
British Airways
Cathay Pacific
China Southern
Finnair
Hawaiian Airlines
Iberia
Japan Airlines
Qantas
Qatar Airways
Royal Jordanian

TSA PreCheck, CLEAR & Global Entry at JFK

TSA PreCheck

Available at: 1, 4, 5, 8

TSA PreCheck lanes are available at all open terminals. T4 and T8 have the largest PreCheck operations.

CLEAR

Available at: 4, 5, 8

Global Entry

Available at: 1, 4, 5, 7, 8

Global Entry kiosks are available at international arrivals in every terminal that processes international flights.

Restaurants & Food at JFK

Terminal T1

JFK Chelsea Market · Casual · 05:00–23:00 · post-security

Terminal T4

Shake Shack · Fast food · 05:00–23:00 · post-security
Uptown Brasserie by Marcus Samuelsson · Fine dining · 11:00–22:00 · post-security
La Brea Bakery · Casual · 05:30–22:30 · post-security

Terminal T5

Buffalo Wild Wings · Casual · 05:00–23:00 · post-security
Deep Blue Sushi · Casual · 11:00–22:00 · post-security
Five Guys · Fast food · 05:00–23:00 · post-security

Terminal T8

Bobby Van's Steakhouse · Fine dining · 11:00–22:00 · post-security
Cibo Express · Casual · 05:00–23:00 · post-security

Ground Transportation at JFK

Rideshare & Taxi

Pickup zone: Terminal curbside (designated rideshare areas at each terminal)

Uber and Lyft pick up at each terminal's designated rideshare zone (typically Arrivals Level). Surge pricing is common — fares to Manhattan range $50–110.

Rental Cars

Location: Federal Circle Station (off-airport, accessed via AirTrain)

Shuttle: AirTrain JFK to Federal Circle, then walk — free

Public Transit

train — AirTrain JFK + NYC Subway (A, E, J, Z lines) or LIRR
Manhattan (via Jamaica or Howard Beach), Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island

AirTrain JFK is $8.50 (free between terminals). At Jamaica Station transfer to LIRR ($10.25 peak, ~35 min to Penn Station) or E subway ($2.90, ~50 min to Midtown). Howard Beach station connects to the A train.
taxi — Yellow Taxi to Manhattan
Flat fare to Manhattan: $70 + tolls + tip (typically $90 total). Available curbside at every terminal.

Parking

On-site: Terminal garages (short-term), Long Term Parking Lot (with AirTrain)

Rates: Short-term $7/30min, Long-term $25/day

Hotels Near JFK Airport

TWA Hotel (in the historic TWA Flight Center) · 0 mi from terminal Free shuttle
Hilton New York JFK Airport · 1.5 mi from terminal Free shuttle
Crowne Plaza JFK Airport · 1.2 mi from terminal Free shuttle
Courtyard by Marriott JFK Airport · 1 mi from terminal Free shuttle
Holiday Inn JFK Airport · 1.8 mi from terminal Free shuttle

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Frequently Asked Questions about JFK

How does AirTrain JFK work?

AirTrain JFK is the airport people mover. Travel between terminals is free. To leave the airport, ride to Jamaica or Howard Beach Station ($8.50) and transfer to the subway or LIRR. Runs 24/7, every 4–8 minutes.

Which terminal is Delta at JFK?

Delta operates from Terminal 4 (both domestic and international). T4 is also Delta's SkyTeam partner hub — KLM, Air France, Virgin Atlantic, Aeroméxico, and Korean Air share the terminal.

What's the taxi flat rate from JFK to Manhattan?

$70 base fare to anywhere in Manhattan. Add ~$10 in tolls (Midtown/Battery tunnel) and 20% tip — total roughly $90. Yellow Taxi only; rideshare uses metered/surge pricing.

Where is the USO at JFK?

USO JFK is at Terminal 4, Arrivals Level, near baggage claim. Open daily 07:00–23:00. Service members and their families can use the lounge for rest, snacks, and quiet space.

Should I fly into JFK, LGA, or EWR for Manhattan?

JFK is best for international flights (most international airlines) and East NYC/Long Island destinations. LGA is closest to Manhattan but mostly domestic. EWR is good for the west side of Manhattan, New Jersey, and Newark area — and often has cheaper international fares.

JFK (John F. Kennedy International) Airport Guide

JFK Airport at a Glance

Online departures and arrivals board for New York John F. Kennedy (JFK)