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Uber and Lyft from Long Island City to JFK

We estimate UberX at $75–107 and Lyft at $77–96 for the 15.2-mile trip from Long Island City to New York JFK Airport (JFK), which takes about 43 minutes around midday on a weekday.

$72–$107

Standard ride, on a weekday around midday. Taxi is lowest at $72.

Typical prices, not live

Taxi Flat fare

4 seats · Lowest

$72

Good confidence. Regulated flat fare: JFK to or from Manhattan.

Lyft Lyft

4 seats

$77–$96

Good confidence. Serves New York City. New to Lyft? First-ride offer

Open in Lyft

Uber UberX

4 seats

$75–$107

Good confidence. Serves New York City. New to Uber? First-ride offer

Open in Uber

Not available for this trip (1)

Waymo is testing in New York City, NY without public rides.

What these prices include

Each range covers what about half of riders are quoted at this hour. Apps often show different riders different prices at the same moment, so check before you book.

We found no tolls on this route. Tips are not included.

Self-driving service areas are community-traced from operators' published maps and may lag changes. Credit: Robotaxi Tracker (CC BY 4.0) and AV Map.

Estimates, not quotes.

Price by ride type

Ride type	Uber	Lyft
Saver	$65–92 Wait & Save · 4 seats	$68–85 Wait & Save · 4 seats
Standard	$75–107 UberX · 4 seats	$77–96 Lyft · 4 seats
Faster	$88–127 Priority · 4 seats	$88–110 Priority Pickup · 4 seats
Comfort	$93–134 Comfort · 4 seats	$105–130 Extra Comfort · 4 seats
XL	$106–152 UberXL · 6 seats	$107–133 Lyft XL · 5 seats
Premium	$154–222 Black · 4 seats	$184–230 Black · 4 seats
Premium XL	$198–286 Black SUV · 6 seats	$225–280 Black SUV · 5 seats
Pet	$85–121 Uber Pet · 4 seats	–

Ranges for a weekday around midday, including the JFK airport dropoff fee of $3.50. Tolls we know of are included. Tips are not. .

Taking a taxi

Taxis charge a regulated flat fare here: about $72 with surcharges (MTA State Surcharge, Improvement Surcharge), before tip. Taxi rates do not surge. See taxi rates in New York City.

Self-driving rides on this route

Self-driving rides in New York City

Waymo. Waymo is testing in New York City, NY without public rides.

Common questions

How much is an Uber from Long Island City to JFK?

We estimate UberX at $75–107 around midday on a weekday, and UberXL at $106–152. Prices rise at busy times, so check the app before you book.

How much is a Lyft from Long Island City to JFK?

We estimate a standard Lyft at $77–96 and Lyft XL at $107–133 around midday on a weekday.

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper from Long Island City to JFK?

Lyft tends to be a little cheaper on this route in our estimates, but the two are close and either can be cheaper at a given moment. Compare both before booking.

How much is a taxi from Long Island City to JFK?

Taxis charge a regulated flat fare on this trip: about $72 with surcharges, before tip. Taxi rates are regulated and do not surge, so a taxi can be the cheaper choice when ride apps are busy.

How long is the ride from Long Island City to JFK?

About 43 minutes for 15.2 miles around midday on a weekday. Allow longer at rush hour.

Can I take a self-driving car from Long Island City to JFK?

Not for this exact trip right now, based on the service areas we track. Waymo is testing in New York City, NY without public rides.

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