Is flying to Puerto Rico a domestic flight?

As a U.S. Commonwealth, Puerto Rico is considered domestic travel from the continental Unites States, just as long as you don't touch down in a foreign place or port before arriving. You will, however, be required to show a state-issued photo I.D. card, such as a driver's license or a non-driving photo I.D.



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American citizens (US nationals) don't need a passport to visit Puerto Rico. However, when traveling to Puerto Rico, you can present any valid ID document as you would when flying domestically (within the US).

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Are flights to Hawaii considered domestic flights? Hawaii is one of the 50 states in the United States. This means that when you fly from mainland USA with Hawaiian Airlines, or another airline, you are on a domestic flight.

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Customs and immigration are usually required at the connecting airport for international flights. You don't always have to for domestic flights. In most cases, passengers on layover flights must clear customs and immigration at the first point of entry.

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Flying to a different country is referred to as an international flight. It is made through international airports and keeps tourism and trade between countries alive at the same time.

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As a general rule of thumb, international travel requires a passport. So, at the very least, foreign nationals who are neither American citizens nor permanent residents will need a passport to go to Hawaii. Passport requirements will differ based on the length of stay and the country of origin.

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Hawaii is the 50th state in the United States. A flight from LAX to HNL is a domestic flight.

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Passport Requirements for U.S. While Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States, it is not considered a foreign country for passport purposes. Therefore, U.S. citizens do not need a passport to travel from the mainland U.S. to Puerto Rico.

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