JFK Transfer T2 to T4
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JFK Transfer T2 to T4
We have a very tight connection (all on one ticket thru delta fyi) at JFK this coming Friday ( it's a couple hours on the return but only 65 minutes this friday). We are going to T4 I believe since our next flight is international. I keep reading that there is a delta shuttle between the 2 so that we don't have to re-clear security but can anyone tell me where in T2 I can find this shuttle? I sort of want to be in the know and ready since I have a feeling we will have VERY little time to get from one to the other.
I guess that coming back it won't matter since we will clear immigration and then have to go thru TSA again, do we do shuttle on way back or just that air tran system?
Not very familiar with JFK so any help or tips would be appreciated.
Also will be traveling with 68 yo Mom and while she is in no way handicapped its not as if it was just me sprinting thru the terminal.
Thanks.
I guess that coming back it won't matter since we will clear immigration and then have to go thru TSA again, do we do shuttle on way back or just that air tran system?
Not very familiar with JFK so any help or tips would be appreciated.
Also will be traveling with 68 yo Mom and while she is in no way handicapped its not as if it was just me sprinting thru the terminal.
Thanks.
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65 mins is plenty of time to make a T2 to T4 connection. You're going to take the Jitney bus from gate C60 in Terminal 2 over to Terminal 4. At T4, the bus stops by B18 and B65, so you'll have to determine which stop is closest to your departure gate.
This is all within security so you won't have to re-clear. The shuttle leaves every few minutes and takes 10 minutes or so. Don't sweat the connection. If it's really that tight timing, let the gate agent at T2 know on arrival to call ahead to your T4 gate.
This is all within security so you won't have to re-clear. The shuttle leaves every few minutes and takes 10 minutes or so. Don't sweat the connection. If it's really that tight timing, let the gate agent at T2 know on arrival to call ahead to your T4 gate.
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65 mins is plenty of time to make a T2 to T4 connection. You're going to take the Jitney bus from gate C60 in Terminal 2 over to Terminal 4. At T4, the bus stops by B18 and B65, so you'll have to determine which stop is closest to your departure gate.
This is all within security so you won't have to re-clear. The shuttle leaves every few minutes and takes 10 minutes or so. Don't sweat the connection. If it's really that tight timing, let the gate agent at T2 know on arrival to call ahead to your T4 gate.
This is all within security so you won't have to re-clear. The shuttle leaves every few minutes and takes 10 minutes or so. Don't sweat the connection. If it's really that tight timing, let the gate agent at T2 know on arrival to call ahead to your T4 gate.
I am not sure obviously if mine will arrive in T2 but its hard to tell and I saw on line that T2 was mainly delta domestic and then T4 intl so i assumed. At least knowing its by Gate C60 I can make a dash for the right area. Yes, Obviously I am counting on everything going the way it should, should my flight be delayed i will make sure to inform everyone!! LOL
I don't think there is a later flight to Zurich so we would miss our first day of a 4 day vacation so yeah, really crossing fingers all goes to plan!
thanks to both of you for the info! I feel better you telling me 65 minutes is good time (online i had read there was no time for even a quick bathroom break and I started to freak out!)
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Thank you both so much!!!!
I am not sure obviously if mine will arrive in T2 but its hard to tell and I saw on line that T2 was mainly delta domestic and then T4 intl so i assumed. At least knowing its by Gate C60 I can make a dash for the right area. Yes, Obviously I am counting on everything going the way it should, should my flight be delayed i will make sure to inform everyone!! LOL
I don't think there is a later flight to Zurich so we would miss our first day of a 4 day vacation so yeah, really crossing fingers all goes to plan!
thanks to both of you for the info! I feel better you telling me 65 minutes is good time (online i had read there was no time for even a quick bathroom break and I started to freak out!)
I am not sure obviously if mine will arrive in T2 but its hard to tell and I saw on line that T2 was mainly delta domestic and then T4 intl so i assumed. At least knowing its by Gate C60 I can make a dash for the right area. Yes, Obviously I am counting on everything going the way it should, should my flight be delayed i will make sure to inform everyone!! LOL
I don't think there is a later flight to Zurich so we would miss our first day of a 4 day vacation so yeah, really crossing fingers all goes to plan!
thanks to both of you for the info! I feel better you telling me 65 minutes is good time (online i had read there was no time for even a quick bathroom break and I started to freak out!)
What's the flight number of your domestic segment? That will give you a good idea if it arrives in T2 or T4. In either case, assuming no delays, you should have just enough time for a pit stop at Shake Shack in T4 before boarding.
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T2 is very small, so its quite likely that youre arriving in T4 and wont have to change terminals. I fly almost weekly (a mix of domestic and international) and havent been to T2 in quite some time. Even if you do have to change, you have plenty of time. Enjoy your trip!
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Thank you both so much!!!!
I am not sure obviously if mine will arrive in T2 but its hard to tell and I saw on line that T2 was mainly delta domestic and then T4 intl so i assumed. At least knowing its by Gate C60 I can make a dash for the right area. Yes, Obviously I am counting on everything going the way it should, should my flight be delayed i will make sure to inform everyone!! LOL
I don't think there is a later flight to Zurich so we would miss our first day of a 4 day vacation so yeah, really crossing fingers all goes to plan!
thanks to both of you for the info! I feel better you telling me 65 minutes is good time (online i had read there was no time for even a quick bathroom break and I started to freak out!)
I am not sure obviously if mine will arrive in T2 but its hard to tell and I saw on line that T2 was mainly delta domestic and then T4 intl so i assumed. At least knowing its by Gate C60 I can make a dash for the right area. Yes, Obviously I am counting on everything going the way it should, should my flight be delayed i will make sure to inform everyone!! LOL
I don't think there is a later flight to Zurich so we would miss our first day of a 4 day vacation so yeah, really crossing fingers all goes to plan!
thanks to both of you for the info! I feel better you telling me 65 minutes is good time (online i had read there was no time for even a quick bathroom break and I started to freak out!)
If you are concerned, look at the connecting options before the trip and know what your options are (though DL will most likely auto-book you onto something if you misconnect)
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If you were clearing from an international flight arriving T4 then connecting to domestic T2, it would be stressful as you'd have to re-clear security.
What's the flight number of your domestic segment? That will give you a good idea if it arrives in T2 or T4. In either case, assuming no delays, you should have just enough time for a pit stop at Shake Shack in T4 before boarding.
What's the flight number of your domestic segment? That will give you a good idea if it arrives in T2 or T4. In either case, assuming no delays, you should have just enough time for a pit stop at Shake Shack in T4 before boarding.
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Seems to almost always end up at T2 except for one recent T4 arrival. Regardless, as loratliff said, T2 is very small and one can walk between any two gates in 60 seconds or so.
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I am confused, DL1636 is TPA-JFK right? Its scheduled to arrive JFK at 2:43pm on Friday Jan 18 (in fact thats its regular arrival time every day this week). And DL408 doesnt depart till 7:51pm...thats more than 4 hours of transit time at JFK! Was there a schedule change you were not aware of? Check your reservations if those are the right flight numbers...
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Delta is famous for changing gates so pay attention to the electronic board as soon as you exit the aircraft. I arrived into T4 on an Emirates flight and then flew on Delta domestically and had to change terminals TWICE and almost did not make the last flight home. There was NO overhead announcement about gate change or terminal change. This was the day after the big snowstorm had barreled through New York and there were many still stranded passengers. It was not pleasant.
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Yes I was seeing the flightaware except that my flight is not the route that that flight number is currently running.
I am confused, DL1636 is TPA-JFK right? It’s scheduled to arrive JFK at 2:43pm on Friday Jan 18 (in fact that’s its regular arrival time every day this week). And DL408 doesn’t depart till 7:51pm...that’s more than 4 hours of transit time at JFK! Was there a schedule change you were not aware of? Check your reservations if those are the right flight numbers...
I am confused, DL1636 is TPA-JFK right? It’s scheduled to arrive JFK at 2:43pm on Friday Jan 18 (in fact that’s its regular arrival time every day this week). And DL408 doesn’t depart till 7:51pm...that’s more than 4 hours of transit time at JFK! Was there a schedule change you were not aware of? Check your reservations if those are the right flight numbers...
Delta is famous for changing gates so pay attention to the electronic board as soon as you exit the aircraft. I arrived into T4 on an Emirates flight and then flew on Delta domestically and had to change terminals TWICE and almost did not make the last flight home. There was NO overhead announcement about gate change or terminal change. This was the day after the big snowstorm had barreled through New York and there were many still stranded passengers. It was not pleasant.
eta: just looked and my return flight number changed as well. I have never had that happened or at least not that I have noticed. But then I usually always look at app and this time idk why i kept looking at confirmation email.
Last edited by miadukes; Jan 15, 2019 at 6:28 am
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So looking at flight aware seems that Delta 2288 is a mix of T2 and T4 so I will just cross fingers its T4 on friday. Just to be sure any C gate is T2 and B gates are all T4 right? That's what I saw on the JFK map.