Is a 1h 15m Layover Enough at JFK?
John F. Kennedy International — New York
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Risky — 21% miss rate
It's risky — a 1 hour and 15 minutes layover at JFK gives you about a 21% chance of missing your connection.
21%
Miss Rate
78%
On-Time Rate
79m
Avg Delay
Why 75 Minutes Is Risky at JFK
A 75-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 75-minute layover gives you 15 minutes of buffer above the 60-minute domestic minimum. That's a reasonable buffer, but winter weather or afternoon delays can still cause problems.
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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