Jamaica station, LIRR to JFK Airport by AirTrain
Quick answer: Take the AirTrain from Jamaica Station to Terminal 7. The trip takes about 42 minutes door to door on a weekday.
Jamaica station, LIRR to JFK Airport
- AirTrain JFK
- AirTrain JFK AirTrainFrom Jamaica Station5 stops, about 16 min
- Get off at Terminal 7
- JFK AirportWalk about 9 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Take the AirTrain from Jamaica Station to Terminal 7. It's 5 stops, about 16 minutes. The AirTrain fare is paid at Jamaica or Howard Beach.
- From Terminal 7, walk about 9 minutes to JFK Airport.
Times and frequency
From the MTA's fall 2026 schedule. Typical trip is the door to door time in the middle of the day.
| Day | First trip | Last trip | Typical trip | AirTrain in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | 3:17 am | 12:36 am | 42 min | N/a |
| Saturday | 3:17 am | 12:36 am | 42 min | N/a |
| Sunday | 3:17 am | 12:36 am | 42 min | N/a |
Late at night
On weeknights the last trip that gets you there in about the usual time leaves around 12:36 am, and the first one in the morning around 3:17 am. On Saturday night the last one leaves around 12:36 am, and on Sunday night around 12:36 am.
Tips for this trip
- Know your stop. Get ready after Terminal 5. The next stop is Terminal 7. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
What it costs
- AirTrain JFK: $8.75, paid when you enter or leave at Jamaica or Howard Beach. It's on top of the subway or LIRR fare.
Fares as of November 2026. Check the official fares page before you ride.
Jamaica station, LIRR to JFK Airport: common questions
How do I get from Jamaica station, LIRR to JFK Airport by public transit?
Take the AirTrain from Jamaica Station to Terminal 7.
How long does it take?
About 42 minutes door to door on a weekday. On weekends it's about 42 minutes.
Do I have to change?
No. The AirTrain goes all the way.
What time is the last AirTrain?
On weeknights the last trip that gets you there in about the usual time leaves around 12:36 am, and the first one in the morning around 3:17 am. On Saturday night the last one leaves around 12:36 am, and on Sunday night around 12:36 am.
How much does it cost?
AirTrain JFK: $8.75, paid when you enter or leave at Jamaica or Howard Beach. It's on top of the subway or LIRR fare.
Related routes
- JFK Airport to Jamaica station, LIRR
- Jamaica station, LIRR to LaGuardia Airport
- Jamaica station, LIRR to Citi Field
- Jamaica station, LIRR to UBS Arena
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- Penn Station to JFK Airport
- Grand Central Terminal to JFK Airport
- All New York routes
Sources
Cobblehop is independent. It is not affiliated with the MTA or any transit agency. Schedules on this page come from the MTA's public GTFS data; check these pages for the latest service:
- MTA: developer data (the GTFS schedules used on this page)
- JFK Airport: AirTrain
- Jamaica station, LIRR: visitor information
Transit data: Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Cobblehop is not affiliated with or endorsed by the MTA.
Published November 7, 2026. Times were computed from the MTA fall 2026 schedules for 2026-11-18 (weekday), 2026-11-21 and 2026-11-22. Planned work and holidays change service, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.
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