Originally Posted by
amolkold
Most FTers would agree that if you are traveling on 2 separate tickets, you want to be in the city of your international departure a day before your flight.
I do not think that is a all true.
Booking on a single reservation can be as easy as using the multi-city search in your preferred online booking tool, assuming the fares permit end-on-end. The two hours should be plenty of time, assuming you're on time. If booked as a single reservation the AA folks should even be able to tag your bags all the way through so you don't have to grab them in JFK (though you will in MIA and then drop them back off after customs.