Here are the 10 airports requiring the most time for layovers ranked in order:

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), Houston: 2 hours, 17 minutes
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW): 2 hours, 16 minutes
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), New York: 2 hours, 2 minutes
Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL), Atlanta: 1 hour, 57 minutes
Denver International Airport (DEN): 1 hour, 56 minutes
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD): 1 hour, 54 minutes
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT): 1 hour, 51 minutes
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): 1 hour, 50 minutes
Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), Las Vegas: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR): 1 hour, 39 minutes

While large hubs are well represented, airports like Las Vegas and Newark prove that long walks, complex terminal layouts, and other logistical challenges aren’t limited to the busiest airports.

Top 10 Airports Where the Least Time Is Needed for a Layover

Certain hubs are engineered for efficiency, featuring compact designs, fewer terminals, and shorter walking distances to help streamline passenger transit. Even as some of these facilities handle massive daily passenger volumes, their architectural footprints offer a stark contrast to sprawling mega-hubs:

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA): 50 minutes
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW): 56 minutes
Dallas Love Field (DAL), Dallas: 59 minutes
Honolulu International Airport (HNL): 1 hour, 5 minutes
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): 1 hour, 13 minutes
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP): 1 hour, 14 minutes
Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI): 1 hour, 18 minutes
LaGuardia Airport (LGI): 1 hour, 23 minutes
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport: 1 hour, 27 minutes
Washington Dulles International Airport: 1 hour, 29 minutes

US Airports Where You Need the Most Time for a Layover

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