JFK

John F. Kennedy International Airport

Queens, New York

JFK is New York City's largest international airport and one of the busiest in the world. Located in Queens, it serves as a hub for Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways.

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Airport Information

IATA Code

JFK

Location

Queens, New York

Terminals

6 terminals (T1, T2, T4, T5, T7, T8)

Airlines

7+ carriers

Airlines at JFK

DeltaJetBlueAmerican AirlinesBritish AirwaysEmiratesAir FranceLufthansa

Getting to/from JFK

1

AirTrain JFK to Howard Beach (A train) or Jamaica Station (E, J, Z trains) – $8.25

2

NYC Express Bus from Manhattan – $18

3

Taxi: Flat rate $70 from Manhattan (plus tolls & tip)

4

Uber/Lyft: ~$45-80 depending on traffic

5

Private Car Service: From $65

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Pro Tips for JFK

✓Book flights through Terminal 5 (JetBlue) for best domestic fares
✓Allow extra time during peak hours – JFK can be very busy
✓AirTrain + subway is the cheapest option at ~$11 total
✓Terminal 4 has the best food and shopping options
✓Free AirTrain connects all terminals

FAQ: John F. Kennedy International Airport

AirTrain JFK to Howard Beach (A train) or Jamaica Station (E, J, Z trains) – $8.25 NYC Express Bus from Manhattan – $18
John F. Kennedy International Airport is served by Delta, JetBlue, American Airlines, British Airways, Emirates, Air France, Lufthansa. Check our flight search for current fares and schedules.
JFK is located in Queens, approximately 15 miles from Midtown Manhattan. Travel time by AirTrain + subway is 45-75 minutes.
For domestic flights, arrive at JFK at least 2 hours before departure. For international flights, allow 3 hours. During peak travel seasons (summer, holidays), add an extra 30 minutes to account for longer security lines.
John F. Kennedy International Airport has multiple parking garages with short-term and long-term rates. Long-term parking typically costs $18-32 per day. Off-airport parking services near the airport are often 30-40% cheaper. Ride-share apps like Uber and Lyft can be more economical for trips under a week.

Cheap Flights from JFK

JFK → Miami

$149

JFK → Los Angeles

$199

JFK → Las Vegas

$159

JFK → Orlando

$129

JFK → Chicago

$99

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EWR

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