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Best Time to Arrive at the Airport

Never arrive too early or too late. Our calculator factors in real wait time data.

General Guidelines

Domestic Flights

Arrive 2 hours before departure. With TSA PreCheck, 1.5 hours is usually sufficient.

International Flights

Arrive 3 hours before departure. With PreCheck, 2.5 hours should work for most airports.

Peak Travel Days

Add 30-60 minutes during holidays, summer weekends, and Monday/Friday mornings.