Will I make my flight if I arrive an hour before?
Making a flight one hour before departure is risky. Traffic, security lines, and check-in problems could cause you to miss your flight. While possible, two hours prior is recommended for a smoother, less stressful experience.
Will I miss my flight arriving 1 hour early?
Okay, so, will you miss your flight showing up just an hour early? Honestly, it’s a gamble.
Arriving an hour before a domestic flight is risky. Less buffer = higher chance of a missed connection.
Think of it like this: one time, I was flying outta Denver, (03/15/2022) a Tuesday, supposed to be smooth sailing, right? Traffic JAM. Security lines that snaked around the freaking airport. Almost missed my flight even with an hour buffer. $250 fee to change, ugh!
I mean, some people get lucky, breeze through. But do you wanna be “some people” or do you wanna chill with a pre-flight coffee?
Really, arriving two hours early is the move. Trust me, less stress is worth it. The airport ain’t exactly my happy place, lol.
For a domestic flight, arriving at least 2 hours prior is advised to mitigate risks associated with potential delays like traffic congestion and longer security lines.
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