Connection duration in the US
Discussion
Currently looking to book flights to the States for my Stag Do and have noticed some airlines suggest very short connection times.
With all the trips I've made over there, I don't actually think I've ever connected in the States before. So what I need to know are what is the process? Do I have to clear immigration before picking up the domestic flight? If that is the case, is 90 minutes enough to make the next flight? With a 20 minute delay and up to an hour to clear customs we could be very tight in making the flight.
What do you normally suggest in terms of a connection time?
With all the trips I've made over there, I don't actually think I've ever connected in the States before. So what I need to know are what is the process? Do I have to clear immigration before picking up the domestic flight? If that is the case, is 90 minutes enough to make the next flight? With a 20 minute delay and up to an hour to clear customs we could be very tight in making the flight.
What do you normally suggest in terms of a connection time?
If you miss your connection I'm guessing they will try and bump you to the next flight, but they can't promise it. Also with there being 4 of us it could be tricky as the connection is on a Embraer EMB-145
90 mins may be a legal connection but there is likely no slack for anything going wrong. in addition to immigration you have to collect your bags and clear customs, both of which could take seconds or a lot lot more. you are likely also to have a terminal change at both Huston and Newark (cant comment on Chicago) and you will have to go through TSA screening before being let into the main terminal. This can also add plenty of time as well We budget at least 2 hours and preferably nearer 3, better to have more time, stop have a bite to eat and get where your going on the day you expect rather than rush and miss a connection.
Edited by ViperDave on Thursday 30th July 13:04
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