Is 45 minutes enough for a layover?

Give yourself a fighting chance
But the 45-minute rule only applies under ideal circumstances; if your connection takes you to a notoriously troublesome airport during the winter months (we're looking at you, Chicago O'Hare), try for a flight with at least a 75-minute layover.



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Domestic flights - Yes. Keep in mind you will have to go through security again, which may cause you to miss your flight depending on how long your layover is.

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Missed flight due to short layover
If you missed your connecting flight due to a short layover, the airline will book you on the next flight free of charge as long as the connecting flight is part of the same ticket.

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But many travel advisers say those guidelines result in itineraries that don't always work for passengers. “On average, 35 minutes is what they consider a legal connection,” said Loulu Lima founder of the Texas-based travel agency Book Here Give Here.

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Recommended minimum connection times
Delta: 30-minute minimum connection time. Southwest: At least 30 minutes if you have checked bags.

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Minimum connection times typically range between 30 minutes and two hours for domestic flights within the continental United States. For international flights, the range increases to between one and three hours.

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That way if you are delayed, you don't need to worry about making your next flight. If you can't avoid connecting, don't book the shortest layover, because you'll be building in stress and the possibility of missing your flight. A one-hour layover is not enough anymore. Thirty minutes, not a chance.

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A 30 minute layover is not advisable unless the second flight is the same aircraft continuing onto it's next destination, such as KLM from Amsterdam to Manila with a stop in Taiwan. Passengers disembark and follow a route through the terminal just to re board the same aircraft.

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You can see the minimum time required for connections in Miami International Airport below. Between domestic flights: 55 min. Between domestic and international flights: 60 min. Between international flights: 90 min.

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If you are not delayed arriving into SLC you 'should' still be okay. 45 minutes is enough time to walk from any gate to any other gate in the airport with ease. Heck, you'll have time to get a drink in the lounge if you like. 45 minutes is enough time to walk from any gate to any other gate in the airport with ease.

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For international layover flights booked on one airline, two hours is often recommended to make your connection. If your connecting flight leaves from a notoriously busy airport, it may be necessary to arrange a layover that's at least three hours long.

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  • Most airlines recommend arriving at least two hours before domestic flights and at least three hours before international flights. ...
  • Layovers of just 30 minutes can be feasible for domestic flights, especially at small airports where the next flight might be just one gate over.


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It varies. They will often wait a little while, especially if it's the last flight of the day and even moreso if there are multiple passengers making the same connection. I've had Delta wait for me after inbound connection delays on several occasions.

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It (typically) violates the airline contract of carriage
While not illegal, intentionally skipping segments on an itinerary does almost always violates airlines' contracts of carriage.

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The time between connecting flights can be pretty short – as little as 40 minutes for some airports. The airline is aware of your connection and will sometimes tell you which gate you need for your next flight. They might even offer assistance if you have a short connection time.

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Yes, one hour is enough time for a layover when making a connecting flight in many airports. However, if you are flying from a destination known to have delays or flying international you may want to choose a flight that allows for more time.

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What is a good connection time? Travel advisers say there's a lot to take into account when booking connecting flights, but a general rule of thumb is 60-90 minutes between domestic flights and at least two to three hours for international itineraries.

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