Originally Posted by
Totoro
I'm looking at an itinerary where the published MCT entails 3 hr 20 min international-domestic connection at SFO. I have checked baggage and would be subject to the 45 minute baggage cut-off to SDC onto an earlier RJ flight which departs 1 hr 15 min after scheduled SFO international arrival. Does catching this earlier flight look doable? I have Global Entry.
One significant variable. If your incoming international flight is non-stop and you have status you'll collect your bags fairly quickly. But if your incoming required a connection it is very likely that your bags won't come off first with the rest of priority luggage. A couple of times in the last few years my bags have been last off due to staff and NRT not loading luggage properly.