Typically, it is recommended to schedule your pick up 30-40 minutes after your domestic flight landing time if you have check-in luggage, while 20 minutes after would be enough if you only have a carry-on.

On average, it takes between 45 and 90 minutes to collect your luggage and exit the airport after landing, though this varies wildly by airport size and your "International" vs. "Domestic" status. For a Domestic flight, you can often be at the curb in 30 to 45 minutes, as you only need to walk to the carousel and wait 10–20 minutes for the bags to start dropping. For International arrivals, the process is much longer because you must first clear Immigration/Passport Control, which can take anywhere from 20 minutes to 2 hours depending on the queue. Only after clearing immigration can you access the baggage hall. In 2026, many major hubs like Atlanta (ATL) or London Heathrow (LHR) have "Baggage Delivery Standards" aiming for the first bag to be out within 20 minutes of "blocks on," but delays are common. If you are using "Global Entry" or a similar trusted traveler program, you can shave 30 minutes off your exit time. A good "pro-tip" is to assume 60 minutes when booking a car service to ensure you aren't rushing through the terminal while your driver is waiting at the arrivals gate.