TSA PreCheck at JFK
Live PreCheck and standard waits at John F. Kennedy International Airport, plus what 22 days of readings say PreCheck actually saves.
Standard lane vs PreCheck at JFK, day by day
Average wait in each lane, every day for the last 22 days. The gap between the two bars is what PreCheck saved that day.
Widest gap 8/23: standard 17.3 vs PreCheck 5.1 min · narrowest 8/19: 7.7 vs 1.7 min · 22-day averages 14.5 vs 4.5 min
Right now at JFK: standard vs PreCheck
Which checkpoints have PreCheck at JFK, and are they open right now?
Is TSA PreCheck worth it at JFK?
Yes, on the data. Over the last 22 days, PreCheck averaged 4.5 min at John F. Kennedy International Airport against 14.5 min in the standard lane, a saving of about 10 minutes per trip.
PreCheck costs $78 for five years. Based on 5,997 paired readings of both lanes; we measure, we don't sell it.
How early should I get to JFK with TSA PreCheck?
PreCheck averaged 4.5 min here over the last 22 days (standard 14.5 min). Enter your flight and we'll time your departure with live traffic and today's waits.
FAQ: TSA PreCheck at JFK
Is TSA PreCheck worth it at JFK?
Yes, on the data. Over the last 22 days PreCheck averaged 4.5 minutes at John F. Kennedy International Airport against 14.5 minutes in the standard lane, a saving of about 10 minutes per trip. PreCheck costs $78 for five years.
How much faster is TSA PreCheck at JFK?
Measured over the last 22 days and 5,997 paired readings, PreCheck at JFK averaged 4.5 minutes and the standard lane 14.5 minutes: a saving of about 10 minutes per trip. Live numbers for both lanes are at the top of this page.
How early should I get to JFK if I have TSA PreCheck?
Plan on the standard advice, 2 hours before a domestic flight and 3 before an international one, and treat the PreCheck saving as a cushion rather than a reason to cut it close: PreCheck lanes close earlier at some checkpoints and the saving varies by hour. Use the calculator on this page for a departure time based on live traffic and today's waits at JFK.
Is TSA PreCheck open at JFK right now?
The checkpoint list on this page shows every JFK checkpoint the airport reports with a PreCheck lane and whether it is open right now, from the airport's live feed. PreCheck lanes often close in the early morning and late evening even when the standard lane is open.
Which checkpoints at JFK have TSA PreCheck?
See "Which checkpoints have PreCheck at JFK" above. It lists each checkpoint with a PreCheck lane and its current status, refreshed every few minutes from John F. Kennedy International Airport's feed.