Transit times (QF7 Sydney-Dallas, to American Airlines)
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TRS
TRS
Member since 25 Aug 2016
Total posts 14
Hi All,
I am travelling to on QF7 SYD > DFW arriving at 1300 and am waiting to transit to Nashville. I have to collect my bags and check in for a AA flight. My question is, there is a 1435 AA flight or a 1640 AA flight. Do you think it could make the 1435 or not worth risking it?
A330lover
A330lover
Member since 10 Mar 2015
Total posts 16
Take the later one. If QF7 is delayed even by only 30 minutes, by the time you deplaned and gone through customs you would have missed it. Better to be safe then sorry.
mviy
mviy
Member since 05 May 2016
Total posts 322
Not worth risking it. Things like a delay to your SYD to DFW flight, long queues at immigration, security etc. would lead to problems.
Racala
Racala
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
Member since 22 May 2018
Total posts 64
The queues at immigration in DFW can be a real nightmare. Took me 3+ hours to get through - the airport authorities were handing out bottles of water, it was taking that long - made the tv news that night. This was a few years ago though.
silentiger86
silentiger86
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
Member since 23 Dec 2017
Total posts 90
I flew through DFW in 2013 and it was a nightmare. Easily >1.5 hours in that horrible queue. Take the later flight please!!
rwSydney
rwSydney
British Airways - Executive Club
Member since 23 Mar 2018
Total posts 48
Book the later connection. If you are oneworld sapphire or emerald, you can standby for earlier flights. I’ve done this several times before on AA at DFW and the standby has always cleared.
Phil Young
Phil Young
Qantas
Member since 22 Oct 2012
Total posts 253
I'd rather be bored for an hour, than to miss a connecting flight and mess up a whole lot of ongoing plans.
mspcooper
mspcooper
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
Member since 09 May 2013
Total posts 442
Last time i flew via DFW (i flew business), it took 4-5mins to clear through immigration via the kiosks and the arrival time closer to middle of the day meant not many international flights at the same time. Transfer to domestic was a slightly bigger issue because DFW has many terminals and the train ride may take a lot longer than you think. If you are on the same ticket, they will obviously pop you in the next flight, but having 2:30 hrs for transit in any american airport is always a good thing. Security lines are the biggest drawback!
Fergo747
Fergo747
Member since 30 Nov 2016
Total posts 15
If it's on the same PNR then I would book the earlier as AA will rebook you if you miss the connection anyway, In terms of check in and bag drop (again only if on same PNR) then they will check you through in Sydney to Nashville. Bags will need to be collected, however they are tagged to your final destination aso all you really have to do is collect it off the belt and drop at a rather easy drop point. I had 1.40 between flights earlier this year SYD>CLT and had to change terminals and still made the flight
BJVincent
BJVincent
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
Member since 06 May 2016
Total posts 14
DFW has really worked on the interchange between QF7 and AA. We do it around 3 or 4 times a year. The actual immigration has really got its act together with electronic passport control, and the transfer of your checked luggage after customs (which isn't bad now) is excellent - you take your bags no more than 100 yards, and they take it and whisk it off onto the AA flight. On the odd occasion we have missed our AA flight, the bags still manage to be on the correct flight. DFW is very good.
rhondaB
rhondaB
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
Member since 07 Feb 2018
Total posts 2
If you're on the same ticket through Qantas, you might be able to do the earlier one as you won't have to check in again (just bag drop after customs at DFW, then back up through the TSA lines to get airside and onto the train for the new terminal). Of course, if the flight into DFW is late, or there are delays at immigration/customs (they're usually very quick), or at TSA getting back into the terminal after bag drop, then all bets are off. The train is quick, but it can still add another 10 mins or more to your schedule -- allow at least 20.
EdS
EdS
QF
Member since 21 Jul 2016
Total posts 25
Been there, but transiting to Austin. Wasn't a problem and managed a couple of drinks in the AA lounge then a train journey to the terminal. Made it with time to apare.
EdS
EdS
QF
Member since 21 Jul 2016
Total posts 25
Transit through immigartion and customs was a breeze, but made the mistake of declaring goods (wedding presents) but wasn't too bad. Priority lanes were available.
Nick Sydney 2
Nick Sydney 2
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
Member since 22 Jul 2015
Total posts 83
The later one. I transit at DFW to NYC around every six weeks. Its an easy airport to get around but you still have to go from the international to Terminal A on the train. Immigration clearance is a doddle as long as you have your ESTA in good standing. Once managed to be off QF7, through immigration and to Terminal A in around 35 minute. The AA lounges in Terminal A are being reneovated so not flash but the terminal aand its eateries are a pretty good place to wait and peiople watch.
mewettjohn
mewettjohn
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
Member since 26 Jun 2015
Total posts 1
Before you go if you have a medical problem arrange wheelchair assist with QF and AA, if QF is on time, or even slightly late they will have you on your connecting flight in no time. Yanky airlines are very good with wheelchair assist, they will hold the flight till you get to the gate if pushed by an employee.