How much time should I allow, as a US resident, to catch a domestic flight from JFK after arriving from Scotland

How much time should I allow, as a US resident, to catch a domestic flight from JFK after arriving from Scotland. On a Tuesday afternoon in Oct.

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Best Answer

Depends on the details.

If it's a single booking, your booking is automatically "legal" and you have a good chance of making it. It's not guaranteed (it never is), but if something goes wrong the airline will put you on the next available flight for free.

Things go a LOT faster if you have Global Entry and TSA pre-check. Highly recommended for a tight connection.

I'd say 2.5 hours gives a pretty good margin. With Global Entry, pre-check & no checked luggage 90 minutes should work as well.

If it's two separate bookings, I'd go with a minimum of 4 hours. 6 would be safer, since there is a lot of money at stake. If you miss you connection (delay, weather, lost bags, immigration issues) you are a "no show" and may have to buy a completely new ticket.

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How early should I be at the airport for a domestic flight?

When you're traveling within the United States, we make the suggestion to arrive at the airport at least 2 hours prior to departure.

How long does it take to go through customs at Edinburgh airport?

Re: How much time to get luggage and clear customs? Shouldn't take more than 30 minutes at that time. Once you've got through Immigration you may have a bit of a wait for your bags then zero minutes to go through Customs and into the arrivals hall.

Do you go through immigration on domestic flights?

When you're flying domestically (within the United States), ordinarily you do not encounter Customs and Border Protection (CBP). You don't need a passport and visa to fly within Mainland US and Hawaii.

Do I need a Covid test to fly out of JFK?

Due to increased testing demand, it is strongly recommended for departing international travelers to complete required COVID-19 testing prior to coming to the airport. For international flights, travelers must verify the type of test required for each trip with their airline and destination country.

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