What's the busiest hour for departures at JFK?

Departures from John F Kennedy Intl peak at 17:00 local time, averaging 35.3 flights per hour over the past 60 days.

What's the quietest hour to fly out of JFK?

The quietest hour with regular service is 04:00 local time, averaging 1.7 flights per hour.

How long are security wait times at JFK?

Average weekday security wait at John F Kennedy Intl is 11 minutes, and weekend wait is 11 minutes. This is a rolling average from public airport wait data.

Which airline operates the most flights from JFK?

Delta Air Lines, (DL) is the largest operator at John F Kennedy Intl, with 989 observed departures in the past 60 days.

What's the most popular destination from JFK?

London (LHR) is the most-flown destination, with 562 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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JFK Airport - John F Kennedy Intl

New York, United States. Departures peak at 17:00 local, averaging 35.3 flights per hour.

Window: last 60 days. Last refreshed: 2026-07-02. Schedule coverage: 27 days observed.

Peak departure hour

17:00

35.3 flights/hr

Quietest active hour

04:00

1.7 flights/hr

Avg weekday wait

11 min

Security

Avg weekend wait

11 min

Security

Traffic score

91/100

Relative volume

Departures by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Total: 531.8 avg departures per day.

Weekday vs weekend departure pattern

Weekday avg per hour

Weekend avg per hour

Arrivals by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Peak arrival hour: 14:00 local (26.4 flights/hr). Total: 249.8 avg arrivals/day.

Top airlines

1. Delta Air Lines, (DL) 989
2. Qatar Airways (QR) 611
3. Air France (AF) 563
4. Virgin Atlantic Airways (VS) 539
5. Jetblue Airways (B6) 510

Top destinations

1. 🇬🇧 London (LHR) 562
2. 🇺🇸 Los Angeles (LAX) 367
3. 🇺🇸 Orlando (MCO) 336
4. 🇺🇸 Atlanta (ATL) 316
5. 🇺🇸 Miami (MIA) 284

Frequently asked

What's the busiest hour for departures at JFK?: Departures from John F Kennedy Intl peak at 17:00 local time, averaging 35.3 flights per hour over the past 60 days.
What's the quietest hour to fly out of JFK?: The quietest hour with regular service is 04:00 local time, averaging 1.7 flights per hour.
How long are security wait times at JFK?: Average weekday security wait at John F Kennedy Intl is 11 minutes, and weekend wait is 11 minutes. This is a rolling average from public airport wait data.
Which airline operates the most flights from JFK?: Delta Air Lines, (DL) is the largest operator at John F Kennedy Intl, with 989 observed departures in the past 60 days.
What's the most popular destination from JFK?: London (LHR) is the most-flown destination, with 562 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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