I haven’t flown domestically in a while and want to ask if it’s ok to arrive at 5:30 AM for a 7 AM flight from JFK (Terminal 4) to LAX. Typically it is advised to arrive 2 hours before a flight but I’m hoping at that hour, arriving 90 minutes early will suffice.
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For JFK, I would do the two hours.
We fly out of JAX, Florida and still do the two hours and it is a modest sized airport, not like JFK.
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Edmonds, WA 🌨 ☂
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If you have to check bags, I think 90 minutes is more risk than I would care to take on. What is the cost to get a later flight if you miss the 7AM flight?
'arrive at 530' ... is that being in the TSA line or just 'at the airport'?
TSA screenings are running above pre-covid levels.
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OP
New York, NY
4071 posts
Arrive at the security line by 5:30am as we’ll check in on the app the day before. We’re not checking any luggage.
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Freedonia
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Do you have TSA Precheck? That would save time.
If you're familiar with Terminal 4, you know its the size of a small third world country. The walk from security to your gate could take "weeks."
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OP
New York, NY
4071 posts
Yes, T4 is huge. I’m used to regional jets to Pittsburgh or Boston for example leaving from B40s/B50s but early morning transcons at the B20s. The 7 AM LAX flight tomorrow is scheduled to leave at B22 so we could also check the night before but that could change. B20s can’t be counted on so that’s something to consider. I have TSA Precheck but my husband does not.
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Duluth 🛶
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I have TSA Precheck but my husband does not.
I wouldn't chance it then.
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Freedonia
16269 posts
There is the T4 shuttle bus if they relegate you to a high number gate.