Is a 1-Hour Layover Enough at JFK?
John F. Kennedy International — New York
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Risky — 21% miss rate
It's risky — a 1 hour layover at JFK gives you about a 21% chance of missing your connection.
21%
Miss Rate
78%
On-Time Rate
79m
Avg Delay
Why 60 Minutes Is Risky at JFK
A 60-minute connection at JFK is risky. Based on delay patterns, roughly 21% of travelers on connections like this would miss their flight. We recommend at least 149 minutes.
·Airport reliability: JFK has a 78% on-time rate
−High average delay: When flights are late at JFK, the average delay is 79 minutes
−Long taxi times: Planes at JFK typically sit on the runway for 23 minutes before takeoff
Minimum Connection Time at JFK
60m
Domestic
120m
International
Your layover exactly matches the domestic minimum. You'll make it if everything goes perfectly, but any delay on your inbound flight puts you at risk.
Terminal Transfers at JFK
How to transfer: AirTrain connects all terminals; some terminals have airside connectors
Transfer time: 10-20 minutes between terminals via AirTrain
!TSA re-screening: Required for some terminal changes — Most terminal changes require taking the AirTrain (landside) and re-clearing security. Delta has an airside connector between Terminals 2 and 4.
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What to Do Instead
- →Look for itineraries with 149+ minute layovers at JFK
- →Consider a direct flight if available
- →Book both legs on the same ticket (airline must rebook you if you miss the connection)
- →Choose an early morning first leg — morning flights are delayed less often
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