New York JFK Airport (JFK)

Explore New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) through an interactive global route map showing major destinations, long-haul flight paths, airline networks, terminals, and travel insights from one of North America’s busiest international gateways. Discover how JFK connects New York to Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, Asia, and beyond through a powerful transatlantic and global aviation network serving millions of travellers each year.

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Local time

Flight time

Distance

Weekly flights

Route distance from New York JFK

DomesticTrans-AtlanticAsia

Connections by Region

USA Domestic6

Caribbean & Latin8

Europe14

Middle East4

Asia-Pacific8

Africa2

Connectivity Score

91.2

Singapore

98.7

London LHR

96.4

New York JFK

91.2

Los Angeles

88.6

Chicago ORD

86.4

Flights by Time of Day

Night8%

Evening38%

Morning25%

Afternoon29%

World Through JFK

From New York, JFK reaches Boston in 1h, London in 7h, Dubai in 12h, Tokyo in 14h, and Singapore non-stop in 18h — one of the world's longest commercial flights, operated by Singapore Airlines on the A350-900ULR.

Airport TypeMajor Int'l Hub

TerminalsT1, T4, T5, T8

Time ZoneEST / EDT (UTC−5/−4)

Coordinates40.64°N 73.78°W

To Midtown~24 km · 40–90 min

Airport Guide — Full Reference

John F. Kennedy International

IATA: JFK · ICAO: KJFK · Queens, New York City · Elevation 4m · EST/EDT (UTC−5/−4)

24 kmfrom Midtown Manhattan
40–90 min by road

4Active terminals
(T1, T4, T5, T8)

~130Gates across all
active terminals

4Runways
(2 pairs parallel)

62MPassengers in
2023

70+Airlines operating
from JFK

$19BAirport upgrade
underway to 2030s

$19B redevelopmentJFK is undergoing its largest transformation ever. New Terminal One will replace T1 & T2. T6 (new JetBlue terminal) opens ~2026. T7 demolished.

Yellow cab flat rateYellow taxis charge a fixed $56 flat fare from JFK to any Manhattan destination, plus tolls (~$9) and tip. No surge pricing ever — unlike Uber/Lyft.

SIN non-stop — 18 hoursSingapore Airlines operates JFK–Singapore non-stop on the A350-900ULR. One of the world's longest commercial flights at ~15,000 km.

Three NYC airportsJFK handles most international; LaGuardia (LGA) is closer but domestic-focused; Newark (EWR) in New Jersey serves European routes and is often cheaper.

Terminal Guide — Which Airlines Use Which Terminal

T1

Terminal 1 — International (being replaced)

Lufthansa · Air France · Korean Air · Japan Airlines · Cathay Pacific · Swiss · Austrian · Brussels · LOT · TAP · El Al · Air India · Avianca · Copa

T1 is being demolished and replaced by the New Terminal One (NTO) — a $9.5B facility opening in phases from 2026. Check your airline's terminal before travel.

T4

Terminal 4 — Delta Hub & International Carriers

Delta Air Lines · Virgin Atlantic · Emirates · Air India · WestJet · China Southern · Ethiopian Airlines · Aeromexico · Interjet · LATAM · GOL · Azul · Air France codeshares

Largest terminal at JFK and the most modern. Delta's primary JFK hub. Connected to AirTrain for terminal transfers. Best food and lounge options.

T5

Terminal 5 — JetBlue Home Terminal

JetBlue Airways · JetBlue Mint (premium) · Aer Lingus (some) · Hawaiian Airlines (some)

JetBlue's purpose-built home. Excellent food court, great Wi-Fi, and free streaming on board. New T6 terminal connecting to T5 opens ~2026.

T8

Terminal 8 — American Airlines & oneworld

American Airlines · British Airways · Iberia · Finnair · Japan Airlines (AA codeshares) · Qatar Airways · Royal Air Maroc

American's flagship JFK terminal. British Airways is co-located here. Qantas connects through BA codeshare to T8. The Flagship Lounge here is American's best.

Getting to Manhattan

🚗 Yellow Cab (flat rate)$56 + tolls

Fixed fare to any Manhattan address · No surge · ~$70 total with tip

40–70 min

🚘 Uber / Lyft$60–100

Variable pricing · Surge common at peak times

40–90 min

▸ AirTrain + Subway~$12

AirTrain ($8.75) + E/J/Z subway to Midtown · Most affordable

60–75 min

▸ AirTrain + LIRR~$22–33

AirTrain to Jamaica, LIRR to Penn Station · Faster than subway

~40 min

🚌 NYC Express Bus$19

Midtown stops · Port Authority · Grand Central

~90 min

ⓘ The yellow cab flat rate ($56 + ~$9 tolls + tip) is often the smartest choice. Fixed price means no surprises, and you avoid the app fees and surge pricing of Uber/Lyft.

Terminal Layout — Simplified Airport Map

Insider Tips for Travellers

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Yellow cab: the smart choiceThe $56 flat rate to Manhattan means no surprises. Total with tolls and tip is ~$75. Never surges, unlike Uber/Lyft, and available 24/7 from arrivals.

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AirTrain is free between terminalsThe AirTrain loop connecting all terminals is completely free within JFK. Only pay ($8.75) when exiting at Jamaica or Howard Beach for the subway.

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Check all three NYC airportsLGA is 20 min closer but mostly domestic. Newark (EWR) is 25 min to Penn Station and often has cheaper European fares. Always compare all three before booking.

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T4 and T5 have best diningT4's post-security dining includes Shake Shack and decent options. T5 (JetBlue) has the best terminal food overall. T1 and T8 are significantly weaker.

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Terminal construction — check aheadJFK's $19B redevelopment is ongoing through the 2030s. Terminal assignments can change. Always verify your terminal with your airline before travel.

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Allow extra time in peak hoursFriday 5–9pm and Sunday 3–8pm are the worst times for traffic to/from JFK. Airport security can also be very slow. Arrive 3 hours before international departures.

Terminal Facilities

Lounges

AA Flagship Lounge
T8 · Business & First

Delta Sky Club
T4 · Delta members

JetBlue Mint Studio
T5 · Mint passengers

Lufthansa Business
T1 · LH Business

Plaza Premium Lounge
T4 · Priority Pass

No.1 Traveller Lounge
T7/T4 · Priority Pass

Services

Free AirTrain loop
All terminals · 24hr

Medical centre
T4 · JFK Health

Currency exchange
All terminals · use ATM

Free WiFi
All terminals

Left luggage
T4 · Luggage Forward

Rooftop bar (seasonal)
T5 Rooftop · JetBlue

Connection Times & NYC

Within T4

Domestic → international

60 min

Within T8

AA ⇔ BA same terminal

60 min

T5 → T8

JetBlue → AA/BA via AirTrain

90 min

T1 ⇔ T4

Via AirTrain between terminals

90 min

Any → any

Different terminal, international

120 min

ⓘ No walkways between JFK terminals — all connections require the AirTrain. Allow at least 90 minutes for any inter-terminal connection.

Nearby New York

Midtown Manhattan
24km · 40–70 min

Times Square
~50 min taxi

Brooklyn
15–25 min taxi

The Rockaways
NYC beach · 20 min

Data accurate as of 2024 · JFK is under active construction — terminal assignments may change · Always verify before travel Ⓒ Antipode.com — Made for travellers

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Direct Routes from New York JFK

42 destinations across USA, Caribbean, Europe, Middle East, and Asia

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USA Domestic6 routes

Boston BOS 1h Washington DC DCA 1.5h Chicago ORD 2.5h Miami MIA 3h Los Angeles LAX 5.5h San Francisco SFO 5.5h

Caribbean & Latin America8 routes

Nassau NAS 3h Cancun CUN 3.5h Montego Bay MBJ 3.5h Mexico City MEX 4.5h Bogota BOG 5h Lima LIM 7h Sao Paulo GRU 10h Buenos Aires EZE 11h

Europe14 routes

Dublin DUB 6.5h London LHR 7h London LGW 7h Lisbon LIS 7h Manchester MAN 7h Paris CDG 7.5h Amsterdam AMS 7.5h Madrid MAD 8h Frankfurt FRA 8h Zurich ZRH 8h Stockholm ARN 8h Barcelona BCN 8h Milan MXP 8.5h Rome FCO 9h

Middle East & Africa8 routes

Athens ATH 10h Istanbul IST 10h Tel Aviv TLV 10h Cairo CAI 11h Lagos LOS 12h Dubai DXB 12h Doha DOH 12h Abu Dhabi AUH 13h

Asia-Pacific8 routes

Delhi DEL 14h Mumbai BOM 14h Beijing PEK 14h Tokyo NRT 14h Seoul ICN 14h Shanghai PVG 15h Hong Kong HKG 16h Singapore SIN 18h

JFK Highlights

⚡ Boston shuttle: 1 hour, 140 weekly

✈ London LHR: busiest intl route, 98 weekly

🌎 SIN non-stop: world's longest at 18h

🏠 JFK→Manhattan: yellow cab flat $56

🏛 3 NYC airports: JFK · LGA · EWR