How long to allow for United Airlines transfer at LAX?
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lind26
lind26
Member since 24 Apr 2014
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United Airlines have booked me onto a flight from CLE to LAX.
After it arrives I have 35 minutes to catch the flight to MEL.
I rang them up and they said its no problem.
Is 35 minutes really possible for transfer to the UA flight to MEL?
henrus
henrus
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Member since 23 Oct 2013
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The Minimum Connection time for United is 30 minutes at LAX. It will be tight but it's still a legal connection.
John Phelan
John Phelan
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Yes, it's a legal connection. But no way would I risk it. Tell them you either need to leave CLE earlier or leave LAX later.
lind26
lind26
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Would I clear Customs/Immigration in CLE or LAX?
RealKid
RealKid
Member since 20 May 2014
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Would I clear Customs/Immigration in CLE or LAX? [/QUOTE]
There is no 'exit immigration' in the US the same way there is in Australia. Exit immigration is automated and back-end in the United States, so you do not have to queue or get your passport checked on the way out.
ezelcer
ezelcer
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If you're changing terminals in LAX, you'll need to go through TAC screening - if you have checked bags, they might not/unlikely yo make it. Given the frequent in-bound delays in LAX, I wouldn't risk it.
OOLflyer
OOLflyer
Member since 13 Feb 2017
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This is a terrible idea.
lind26
lind26
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Thanks, it's not my idea.
Nick Sydney 2
Nick Sydney 2
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Very tight. Everything depends on on time performance. One slip, late departure, ATC or whatever and you get to spend a night in LA. I fly on QF and AA. That means T4 to TBIT. That connection requires a sprint like Usain Bolt and I sure am not he!
lind26
lind26
Member since 24 Apr 2014
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Thanks, I had a look, both flights are terminal 7
kimshep
kimshep
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Not sure what class you are flying, but if forced to do this less than ideal connect, a few hints:
mspcooper
mspcooper
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I certainly would ask for atleast 60mins or more, domestic travel in the U.S is crazy (especially during winter). Slight delay somewhere in the morning would mean your flight will be delayed significantly.
You would need to know the "what if"? What if you do not make it to your MEL flight, do they give you accommodation and guaranteed next flight out and compensation or is it very important for you to arrive with the original flight, if so connection time that is longer would be your best option
lind26
lind26
Member since 24 Apr 2014
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Thanks all, will let you know how it goes
Jazzop
Jazzop
Member since 02 Dec 2016
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No, all the terminals have tunnels connecting them so you won't need to exit the terminal and go back in through security.
AnthonyvB
AnthonyvB
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