Is it okay to travel alone at 18?

Is it okay to travel alone at 18? If you're 18 or 19 and on the fence about taking your dream trip, I'd say, just do it! Yes, it will probably be the hardest thing you've done up to this point, but it will also be one of the most meaningful experiences you can have.



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Airlines and passengers tend to agree that 8 or 9 is a reasonable age for youngsters to start flying solo. Most of the people I polled didn't fly by themselves until they were 8 years old or older.

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Yes, a 17 year old can travel alone by air within the United States. The requirements vary depending on the airline and destination, but generally speaking they will need to present valid identification such as a passport or driver's license at check-in.

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Foreign minors (under 18 years of age) travelling to Mexico alone or with a third party of legal age as tourists or with a short stay for study purposes (up to 180 days), DO REQUIRE authorization or a letter of consent from their parents or guardians.

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Tips for solo travel:
  1. Get travel insurance. ...
  2. Tell people where you're going. ...
  3. Watch your belongings. ...
  4. Separate your valuables. ...
  5. Stay Healthy. ...
  6. Learn a few phrases in the local language. ...
  7. Hang with a group from time to time. ...
  8. Keep your solo-traveler status to yourself.


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But an 18th birthday is a big one; it may be the biggest one. You may shed a tear once the candles are blown out because, deep down, you understand that things are changing forever. And even though parents may look at their 18-year-olds and still see the small child within, turning 18 is the legal gateway to adulthood.

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United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requests written consent from both parents or the parent who is not accompanying the minor for minors (those less than 18 years of age) traveling to the U.S. alone or accompanied by only one parent.

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Unaccompanied Minors are only allowed on non-stop or direct flights that do not require a change of aircraft. Unaccompanied Minors and children under 17 traveling alone are not allowed to travel to international destinations.

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Passport and Photo I.D. Children don't usually need a passport or photo I.D. for domestic flights; however, it's not a bad idea to have photo identification for your children when you travel together. All airlines require the same documentation for children as they would for an adult on international flights.

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