May 24, 2013, 2:53 am
Last edit by: LoganFlyer
According to EF these are the MCTs for JFK:
LA to DL I-I: 1 hour 30 minutes
Generic online and offline:
D-D: 1 hour
D-I: 1 hour 15 minutes
I-D: 1 hour 45 minutes
I-I: 2 hours
DL to DL Connections
- D-D: 35 minutes
- D-I: 45 minutes except 55 minutes if connecting to HAV.
- I-D: 1 hour 40 minutes except: 1 hour if coming from Ireland, AUA, BDA, FPO, or NAS; 1 hour 55 minutes if coming from HAV. Note if you're coming from a Canadian airport with preclearance, it's considered a domestic flight and the D-D times above apply.
- I-I: 1 hour 40 minutes except: 1 hour if coming from Ireland or AUA; 45 minutes if coming from BDA, FPO, or NAS; 2 hours if arriving on a DL-marketed flight that arrives into Terminal 1. Note if you're coming from a Canadian airport with preclearance, it's considered a domestic flight and the D-I times above apply.
DL to/from AF
- DL to AF, D-I: 1 hour 40 minutes until 11/23/23; 1 hour 15 minutes starting 11/24/23
- DL to AF, I-I: 2 hours
- AF to DL, I-D: 2 hours 15 minutes until 12/31/23; 1 hour 45 minutes starting 1/1/24
- AF to DL, I-I: 2 hours
DL to/from KL
- DL to KL, D-I: 45 minutes
- DL to KL, I-I: 1 hour 25 minutes
- KL to DL, I-D: 1 hour 40 minutes
- KL to DL, I-I: 1 hour 40 minutes
DL to/from VS:
- DL to VS, D-I: 45 minutes
- DL to VS, I-I: 1 hour 25 minutes
- VS to DL, I-D: 1 hour 40 minutes
- VS to DL, I-I: 1 hour 40 minutes
Other connections
LA to DL I-D: 1 hour 40 minutes until 7/21/23, 1 hour 35 minutes starting 7/22/23.LA to DL I-I: 1 hour 30 minutes
Generic online and offline:
D-D: 1 hour
D-I: 1 hour 15 minutes
I-D: 1 hour 45 minutes
I-I: 2 hours
Minimum Connection Transfer Time at New York (JFK): The Definitive Thread
Feb 7, 2020, 8:05 am
#1966
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Your JFK to FCO will definitely be going out of T4 so you should plan on needing to get to the T4 gate for your departure.
It looks like DL 693 (SLC - JFK) goes into T2 when it's flown by the 757 and into T4 when flown by a 763. If you are on the 757, I would assume T2 and just be prepared to walk to the JITNEY gate and hop on the bus over to T4. It's pretty simple and T2 isn't that big so it shouldn't take long to make your way to the bus stop (especially if you are in F). Doesn't really matter which JITNEY you take to T4.
The international flights go out of B18 - B40ish so until day of departure you won't know which side is closer and even then if you end up at the wrong one it's just one long hallway to walk down. The SkyClub is in the middle around B31 so if you've got time for a visit it really doesn't matter since you'll be walking to the middle anyway.
If you do end up in T4, it's even more straightforward, just proceed to the SkyClub and hang out there until your flight boards.
It looks like DL 693 (SLC - JFK) goes into T2 when it's flown by the 757 and into T4 when flown by a 763. If you are on the 757, I would assume T2 and just be prepared to walk to the JITNEY gate and hop on the bus over to T4. It's pretty simple and T2 isn't that big so it shouldn't take long to make your way to the bus stop (especially if you are in F). Doesn't really matter which JITNEY you take to T4.
The international flights go out of B18 - B40ish so until day of departure you won't know which side is closer and even then if you end up at the wrong one it's just one long hallway to walk down. The SkyClub is in the middle around B31 so if you've got time for a visit it really doesn't matter since you'll be walking to the middle anyway.
If you do end up in T4, it's even more straightforward, just proceed to the SkyClub and hang out there until your flight boards.
Feb 7, 2020, 1:04 pm
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JFK T4 used to be like that (and there was a dedicated GE exit at the time), but they redesigned it a year or two ago, and now it's sort of like Europe, where you just walk through the exit and maybe they stop you if you look suspicious or whatever. The GE receipt is collected just after the GE machines.
Feb 7, 2020, 1:23 pm
#1968
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JFK T4 used to be like that (and there was a dedicated GE exit at the time), but they redesigned it a year or two ago, and now it's sort of like Europe, where you just walk through the exit and maybe they stop you if you look suspicious or whatever. The GE receipt is collected just after the GE machines.
Feb 29, 2020, 1:35 pm
#1969
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In a few months I'll have a AF (J) -> DL (J) connection at JFK (T1-T4) in the evening. Connection time is 2h35. From what I've read, it might be doable. However, I've only been through JFK either as arrival or departure and never for connections.
What exactly can I expect? I understand I'll have to go through customs and security but how is the transfer processed between terminals? It won't be a big deal if I miss that connection but I'm just trying to be prepared...
What exactly can I expect? I understand I'll have to go through customs and security but how is the transfer processed between terminals? It won't be a big deal if I miss that connection but I'm just trying to be prepared...
Feb 29, 2020, 1:45 pm
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I'm not aware of any expedited transfer options between T1 and T4, but if so, that would help.
Worst case is that you'd have to take the Airtrain from T1 to T4. Depending on the extra bells and whistles you may have, like Global entry, pre check, Clear, etc, (and time-of-day), that could range from easy peasy to challenging. I've entered customs at T-4 and it took two hours to get through - with Global entry, that wait time usually vanishes completely.
The airtrain station is handy for both terminals, and it's a quick ride. Breakdowns or scheduled maintenance notwithstanding, the trains usually come every few mins. Airtrain does operate in both directions, so get on the shorter option; it's pretty well marked and announcements are made.
At T-4, it can be a long slog, but much expedited with Clear and/or Pre check. (Clear at T-4 is fairly new. Previously you could enter at T-2 (Clear) and shuttle bus, "Jitney", to T4 after security.
Worst case is that you'd have to take the Airtrain from T1 to T4. Depending on the extra bells and whistles you may have, like Global entry, pre check, Clear, etc, (and time-of-day), that could range from easy peasy to challenging. I've entered customs at T-4 and it took two hours to get through - with Global entry, that wait time usually vanishes completely.
The airtrain station is handy for both terminals, and it's a quick ride. Breakdowns or scheduled maintenance notwithstanding, the trains usually come every few mins. Airtrain does operate in both directions, so get on the shorter option; it's pretty well marked and announcements are made.
At T-4, it can be a long slog, but much expedited with Clear and/or Pre check. (Clear at T-4 is fairly new. Previously you could enter at T-2 (Clear) and shuttle bus, "Jitney", to T4 after security.
Feb 29, 2020, 1:56 pm
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A lot will really depend on whether you have Global Entry (or can do mobile passport), TSA Precheck, CLEAR, and checked baggage.
Feb 29, 2020, 4:45 pm
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There'll be a bag drop after exiting customs in T1 where you can redrop your tagged bags. (You must pick them up despite connecting onward international)
May 31, 2020, 1:46 am
#1974
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Looking at flight from Brussels to MCO through JFK for my family. Arriving on easter saturday around 1pm with Delta at JFK. Connecting time 2h10min. I would want a better connecting time but ticket price x2. Also other airports much more expensive. No global entry. Can I risk this?
I was supposed to fly last month but received Delta voucher to reschedule. So not much options in looking for cheaper tickets with other airlines...
I was supposed to fly last month but received Delta voucher to reschedule. So not much options in looking for cheaper tickets with other airlines...
May 31, 2020, 2:13 am
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Looking at flight from Brussels to MCO through JFK for my family. Arriving on easter saturday around 1pm with Delta at JFK. Connecting time 2h10min. I would want a better connecting time but ticket price x2. Also other airports much more expensive. No global entry. Can I risk this?
I was supposed to fly last month but received Delta voucher to reschedule. So not much options in looking for cheaper tickets with other airlines...
I was supposed to fly last month but received Delta voucher to reschedule. So not much options in looking for cheaper tickets with other airlines...
May 31, 2020, 2:30 am
#1976
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If you have rebooked for Easter 2021, I would have no hesitation selecting this. More than likely you'll have a few schedule changes between now and when you fly; that will allow you to pick other flights suited for your needs. Either with longer connection times or a different connection airport.
May 31, 2020, 2:48 am
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What Yellowjj is referring to is that there is a decent chance there will be future schedule changes made by Delta that might open up the possibility of rebooking to a longer connection or a different routing of your choice.
See the master Schedule Change thread for discussion/examples: Consolidated Delta Schedule Change Discussion Thread
May 31, 2020, 2:50 pm
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Even if you don't change, you should be able to connect international to domestic at JFK in 130 minutes. And if you do not make your connection, there almost certainly will be another flight to the Mouseport that DL will put you on a few hours later on, even if they need to send you over to LGA..
Dec 16, 2020, 3:20 pm
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ATL or JFK for return international flight
I haven't booked this yet but plan to do so in the next 2-3 weeks. Going on an ocean cruise to Portugal and Spain in November 2021. Prices are really good on Delta versus United for Comfort Plus. Flight would be RDU-LIS-BCN-RDU.
Question is, if you have a choice, on a return flight from BCN, would you take a 2 1/2 hour connection in JFK or a 3 1/2 hour connection in ATL? I like JFK myself but I know traveling through there can be difficult.
BTW we have Global Entry if that makes a difference.
Question is, if you have a choice, on a return flight from BCN, would you take a 2 1/2 hour connection in JFK or a 3 1/2 hour connection in ATL? I like JFK myself but I know traveling through there can be difficult.
BTW we have Global Entry if that makes a difference.