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New York JFK Sapphire Lounge wait times:

New York JFK Sapphire Lounge

Where
Terminal 4, above gate A2
Hours
5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Size
7,600 sq ft
Opened
Jan 2024

Shared with Etihad. Chase lists limited operations.

Right now

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A typical day

15m30m45m5 a.m.: about 11 min6 a.m.: about 11 min7 a.m.: about 12 min8 a.m.: about 14 min9 a.m.: about 18 min10 a.m.: about 23 min11 a.m.: about 28 min12 p.m.: about 30 min1 p.m.: about 28 min2 p.m.: about 23 min3 p.m.: about 19 min4 p.m.: about 24 min5 p.m.: about 28 min6 p.m.: about 28 min7 p.m.: about 24 min8 p.m.: about 19 min9 p.m.: about 14 min10 p.m.: about 12 min6a9a12p3p6p9p

Early estimate built from published visitor reports. Timed reports replace it as they come in.

When to go

Quietest5 a.m., 6 a.m. and 7 a.m.

Busiest12 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6 p.m.

What we know so far

Published waits range from 13 min (Roame) to 15 to 45 min at peak (Empty Nest Explorers), with social posts of 30 and 90+ min.

Who gets in

  • Sapphire Reserve and J.P. Morgan Reserve primary and authorized users are admitted.
  • Sapphire Reserve for Business: primary cardholders only.
  • The Ritz-Carlton Reserve card is closed to new applicants. Sapphire Preferred has no lounge access.
  • Guests: two free per visit, then $27 each. Children under two are free.
  • Everyone else: $100 per person, space available.
  • Entry is within three hours of departure. Chase's FAQ still says three hours, though it announced five for connections.

Rules as listed in the business plan's sources (Oct 2026). Chase changes these often. Check the current rules before you travel.