The present application relates to the field of fuel filter components of internal combustion engines, and discloses a fuel filter element, including a support tube, a filter medium, and an upper cover plate and a lower cover plate. The upper cover plate is provided with a first channel. The lower cover plate is provided with a second channel. An air duct is arranged between the upper cover plate and the lower cover plate. The air duct communicates with the first channel and the second channel, and the air duct is positioned on an outer side of the filter medium. The filter medium is arranged between the air duct and a fuel feeding position, such that the stability of a fuel supply pressure and an exhaust state of this fuel filter element is enhanced.