Bite the bullet and pony up $60 for a cab or a Lyft. If you’re in town for a few days, don’t try to save money by taking the subway to/from the airport.

Subway to JFK: 60-90 minutes ($7.75 = $2.75 for the subway + $5 for the AirTrain).

I always allow 90 minutes to get to JFK on the train, and 30-40 minutes if I take a cab or car. How long does it take to get to JFK from Manhattan?Įveryone says it takes an hour to get to JFK from Manhattan, but that’s only if the stars align. The terminals are modern(ish), the infrastructure is decent, and of all the NYC airport options, JFK is the most accessible via public transportation.

The good news is that JFK is built to handle the volume. Has the most flights and time options, both domestic and internationalĦ2.6 million passengers passed through JFK in 2019, so if you like crowds (you’re visiting NYC, so you obviously do) get excited to land at one of the busiest airports in America.Connected to the subway (via the A, E lines and AirTrain).For many New Yorkers, JFK airport is their go-to for a few simple reasons: While LGA is slowly growing on me, JFK is still the “best” airport in New York City.

Kennedy International Airport (JFK): AKA “The Airport”

New york city airport map