How much is a taxi from JFK to Midtown Manhattan?

Taxi fares: $70 flat fare to Manhattan, plus tolls, surcharges and tip. The ride takes 40–75 min depending on traffic.

Which airlines fly from JFK?

Airlines at JFK include Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Air Canada, Aeroméxico, Copa Airlines, Avianca, LATAM Airlines, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Air France, KLM, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Icelandair, ITA Airways, TAP Air Portugal, Air Europa, SAS Scandinavian Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Norse Atlantic Airways, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Saudia, El Al, Air India, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, ANA (All Nippon Airways), Japan Airlines, Korean Air, Qantas, EVA Air, China Airlines and Philippine Airlines. It's not a complete list: smaller and seasonal airlines come and go, so check the airport's flight board for your route.

Can I leave JFK on a layover?

Yes, if you have at least 4 h: that covers getting out of the airport, the round trip to Midtown Manhattan, an hour there and getting back through security.

Are there lounges at JFK?

Delta One Lounge and Delta Sky Clubs (Terminal 4); Amex Centurion Lounge (Terminal 4); The Chelsea and Greenwich lounges and Admirals Club (Terminal 8).

Is there a hotel at JFK?

TWA Hotel, connected to Terminal 5.

How long do I need to connect at JFK?

We recommend at least 55 min for a domestic connection in the same terminal, and more for a terminal change or after an international arrival. Our JFK connection guide breaks it down step by step.

Where is the cheapest parking at JFK?

Long-Term Lot 9, linked by AirTrain, the cheapest. Rates change with demand, so check and book ahead on the airport's site.

Where do international flights arrive at JFK?

Arriving from abroad, you clear U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), collect your checked bags, drop them at the recheck belt and go through TSA security again before your connection. If your connection leaves from another terminal, add the AirTrain ride.

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Q: Do I have to go through security again if I change terminals at JFK?

Yes. JFK's terminals aren't connected inside security (JetBlue's Terminal 5 and the new Terminal 6 are being linked). Changing terminals means riding the AirTrain and clearing TSA again. New Terminal One is due to open in 2027.

John F. Kennedy International Airport has Terminals 1, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. The quickest way from JFK to Midtown Manhattan is the AirTrain and Long Island Rail Road (about 40 minutes, $8.75 AirTrain plus an LIRR ticket).

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Transit to Midtown Manhattan

40 min

AirTrain and Long Island Rail Road, $8.75 AirTrain plus an LIRR ticket

Taxi

40–75 min

$70 flat fare to Manhattan, plus tolls, surcharges and tip

Connecting here

55 min

Domestic to domestic, same terminal

Leave on a layover

4 h+

Layover you need to visit the city

Quick answer

The quickest way from JFK to Midtown Manhattan is the AirTrain and Long Island Rail Road (about 40 minutes, $8.75 AirTrain plus an LIRR ticket). Connecting here, allow at least 55 min for a domestic connection in the same terminal. Airlines here include Delta, JetBlue, American, Alaska and Air Canada.

Terminals: Terminals 1, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8
Taxi: 40–75 min, $70 flat fare to Manhattan, plus tolls, surcharges and tip
Connecting: At least 55 min for a domestic connection in the same terminal
Lounges: Delta One Lounge and Delta Sky Clubs (Terminal 4); Amex Centurion Lounge (Terminal 4) and more
Hotel: TWA Hotel, connected to Terminal 5

Getting from JFK to Midtown Manhattan

Fares are one way and approximate; check the operator before you travel.

AirTrain and Long Island Rail Roadto Penn Stationabout 40 min$8.75 AirTrain plus an LIRR ticket
AirTrain and subway (E, J/Z or A)to Midtown Manhattanabout 70 minabout $11.75 in total
Taxi or rideshare40–75 min$70 flat fare to Manhattan, plus tolls, surcharges and tip

Inside JFK

Terminals and connections

JFK's terminals aren't connected inside security (JetBlue's Terminal 5 and the new Terminal 6 are being linked). Changing terminals means riding the AirTrain and clearing TSA again. New Terminal One is due to open in 2027.

How long a layover you need at JFK

Lounges

•Delta One Lounge and Delta Sky Clubs (Terminal 4)
•Amex Centurion Lounge (Terminal 4)
•The Chelsea and Greenwich lounges and Admirals Club (Terminal 8)

Sleep, showers and hotels

•TWA Hotel, connected to Terminal 5

Parking at JFK

•Long-Term Lot 9, linked by AirTrain, the cheapest
•Terminal garages and lots

Rates change with demand and booking ahead is usually cheaper: check JFK's official site.

JFK tips

•Delta is in Terminal 4, JetBlue in Terminal 5 and American in Terminal 8.
•Connections on one airline usually stay in one terminal; mixing airlines often doesn't.

Can you leave JFK on a layover?

With at least 4 h between flights, yes. Here's where the time goes.

Off the plane and out of the airport20 min
To Midtown Manhattan and back, the fastest way1 h 20 min
Time in town worth the trip1 h
Back through security to your gate1 h
Layover you need4 h

Keep your bags checked through and carry your boarding pass for the next flight. On a long layover, a hotel day room or lounge can be a better use of the time than a rushed trip into town.

Airlines at JFK

Major airlines that fly from JFK (not a complete list). Check the bag rules before you pack.

Delta Air Lines Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
JetBlue Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
American Airlines Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
Alaska Airlines Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
Air Canada Carry-on 55 × 40 × 23 cm Bag fees
Aeroméxico Carry-on 55 × 40 × 25 cm Bag fees
Copa Airlines Carry-on 22 × 14 × 10 in Bag fees
Avianca Carry-on 55 × 35 × 25 cm Bag fees
LATAM Airlines Carry-on 55 × 35 × 25 cm Bag fees
British Airways Carry-on 56 × 45 × 25 cm Bag fees
Virgin Atlantic Carry-on 56 × 36 × 23 cm Bag fees
Lufthansa Carry-on 55 × 40 × 23 cm Bag fees
SWISS Carry-on 55 × 40 × 23 cm Bag fees
Austrian Airlines Carry-on 55 × 40 × 23 cm
Brussels Airlines Carry-on 55 × 40 × 23 cm
Air France Carry-on 55 × 35 × 25 cm Bag fees
KLM Carry-on 55 × 35 × 25 cm Bag fees
Iberia Carry-on 56 × 40 × 25 cm Bag fees
Aer Lingus Carry-on 55 × 40 × 24 cm Bag fees
Icelandair Carry-on 55 × 40 × 20 cm Bag fees
ITA Airways Carry-on 55 × 35 × 25 cm
TAP Air Portugal Carry-on 55 × 40 × 20 cm
Air Europa Carry-on 55 × 35 × 25 cm
SAS Scandinavian Airlines Carry-on 55 × 40 × 23 cm
LOT Polish Airlines Carry-on 55 × 40 × 23 cm
Norse Atlantic Airways Carry-on 56 × 45 × 25 cm
Turkish Airlines Carry-on 55 × 40 × 23 cm Bag fees
Emirates Carry-on 55 × 38 × 20 cm Bag fees
Qatar Airways Carry-on 50 × 37 × 25 cm Bag fees
Etihad Airways Carry-on 56 × 36 × 23 cm Bag fees
Saudia Carry-on 56 × 45 × 25 cm
El Al Carry-on 56 × 45 × 25 cm
Air India Carry-on 55 × 40 × 20 cm
Singapore Airlines Carry-on 115 cm total Bag fees
Cathay Pacific Carry-on 56 × 36 × 23 cm Bag fees
ANA (All Nippon Airways) Carry-on 55 × 40 × 25 cm Bag fees
Japan Airlines Carry-on 55 × 40 × 25 cm Bag fees
Korean Air Carry-on 55 × 40 × 20 cm Bag fees
Qantas Carry-on 56 × 36 × 23 cm Bag fees
EVA Air Carry-on 56 × 36 × 23 cm Bag fees
China Airlines Carry-on 56 × 36 × 23 cm
Philippine Airlines Carry-on 56 × 36 × 23 cm

JFK airport FAQ

The quickest option is the AirTrain and Long Island Rail Road to Penn Station: about 40 minutes for $8.75 AirTrain plus an LIRR ticket. You can also take the AirTrain and subway (E, J/Z or A) to Midtown Manhattan, about 70 minutes for about $11.75 in total. A taxi takes 40–75 min ($70 flat fare to Manhattan, plus tolls, surcharges and tip).

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