New York City Airport Delays
Compare JFK, LGA, EWR side by side — live status, delays, and TSA wait times.
Departure delays of 15 minutes-29 minutes due to wind.
Airport Comparison
| JFK | LGA | EWR | |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-time rate | 78% | 79% | 78% |
| TSA wait | ~30m | ~27m | ~30m |
| Avg delay | 79m | 77m | 79m |
| Cancel rate | 2.4% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
Which New York City airport should you use?
Based on historical data, LGA has the best on-time performance in the metro at 79%. LGA has no international flights and no rail connection, making it taxi-dependent. EWR offers NJ Transit access to Penn Station but tends to have the worst delays in the metro. JFK has the AirTrain to the subway and handles the most international traffic.
Common questions about New York City airports
Which New York City airport has the fewest delays?
LGA (LaGuardia) has the best on-time rate at 79%.
Which New York City airport is easiest to get to?
LGA is closest to Manhattan but has no rail connection. JFK has the AirTrain to the subway. EWR has NJ Transit to Penn Station.
Which New York City airport is best for domestic flights?
LGA is almost entirely domestic and serves the most US destinations from NYC. JFK and EWR handle both domestic and international.
Are there delays at New York City airports right now?
LGA: Delays reported due to wind.