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Midtown Manhattan to JFK Airport by subway and AirTrain

Quick answer: Take an Outbound E train from 7 Av to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport, then take the AirTrain from Jamaica Station to Terminal 7. The trip takes about 86 minutes door to door on a weekday. The E train comes about every 6 minutes during the day.

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Midtown Manhattan to JFK Airport

Trip timeabout86min
How oftenAbout every 6 minutes (E)
  • E
  • AirTrain JFK
  1. Walk 12 minto 7 Av
  2. E E trainFrom 7 Av, Outbound9 stops, about 28 min
  3. Change at Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK AirportWalk about 9 min
  4. AirTrain JFK AirTrainFrom Jamaica Station5 stops, about 16 min
  5. Get off at Terminal 7
  6. JFK AirportWalk about 9 min

Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips

By Cobblehop · · Source: MTA schedules (fall 2026), checked November 7, 2026

Step by step

  1. Walk about 12 minutes from Midtown Manhattan to 7 Av.
  2. Take an Outbound E train from 7 Av to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport. It's 9 stops, about 28 minutes.
  3. At Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport, walk about 9 minutes to Jamaica Station for the AirTrain.
  4. 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.
  5. From Terminal 7, walk about 9 minutes to JFK Airport.

Other ways to go

Which one is faster depends on when you leave. Cobblehop compares them with live times.

Times and frequency

From the MTA's fall 2026 schedule. Typical trip is the door to door time in the middle of the day.

DayFirst tripLast tripTypical tripE train in the daytime
WeekdaysAround the clock86 minAbout every 6 minutes
SaturdayAround the clock87 minAbout every 12 minutes
SundayAround the clock87 minAbout every 12 minutes

Late at night

This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 95 minutes.

Tips for this trip

Step-free access

For the subway part of this trip: 7 Av (E platform) is not on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport (E platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations. Elevators can be out of service, so check elevator status on mta.info before you go.

What it costs

Fares as of November 2026. Check the official fares page before you ride.

Midtown Manhattan to JFK Airport: common questions

How do I get from Midtown Manhattan to JFK Airport by public transit?

Take an Outbound E train from 7 Av to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport, then take the AirTrain from Jamaica Station to Terminal 7.

How long does it take?

About 86 minutes door to door on a weekday. On weekends it's about 87 minutes.

Do I have to change along the way?

Yes, once: at Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport.

Does it run all night?

This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 95 minutes.

How much does it cost?

Subway and local bus: $3 per ride with OMNY (tap a contactless card or phone) or a MetroCard. One transfer within 2 hours to the subway or a local bus is included. 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.

Sources

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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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