makfan

Since it is AA to AA, there is no need to reclear security. I just read that the train is up and running, so even a connection from one end to the other is more reasonable these days.

MIA terminal map

crosscountry58S

I actually just read the same. Will still probably attempt standby, but hopefully the train will make things easier if I'm unable to do so. Thanks.

makfan

My pre-edited post was going to tell you how long it might take if you arrived at D2 and departed from D54...which always seems to happen if you are cutting it close. The train will help those cases greatly.

dstan

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ksup

Just came back through MIA last night, BOG - MIA - ORD hoping to make a 40 min connect to an early ORD flight. Arrived in MIA 25 minutes early, but took 30 minutes from landing to get to D11. From D11, directed upstairs to the new train system which is supposed to whisk pax to passport control. The trains were messed up; conflicting time signs flashing and after 10 minutes with nothing happening, took the walk. As a fast walker, it took more than 15 minutes to get over to passport in E terminal.

Saw people who were waiting for same train in the lines. Hence the walk was equal time to waiting for the train.

I have global entry; two machines and then bypass passport lines. Great deal if you can get it, although at 7:20 Thurs night the savings were maybe 5 to 10 minutes.

Bottom line, with any kind of crowd at passport control, forget anything less than an hour.

San Gottardo

I am not familiar with MIA airport

Arriving on AA at gate D33 (as per now), what is the fastest way to concourse J?

How much time will it take me from the arriving gate to a CKI counter in concourse J?

Thanks

emma dog

Looooonnnngggg walk. Done it a few times. I'm in my late 30's and in decent shape and from the exit of D to J takes ~15-20 minutes as long as you don't get stuck behind some slow moving people.

Tolarian Wind

There is a SkyWalk - moving sidewalk. It is accessible from the baggage claim and departure level by elevators. If you can't find it, ask any employee and they will point you in the right direction.

TW

I just checked the MIA website and dont see it shown, however, there are references to the art projects within it. Ask when you get there.

San Gottardo

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Thank you very much, that is very helpful!

Just one more question: is the skywalk signposted in any way? With signs saying skywalk or indicating other concourses? I'll certainly ask, but it's good to have some reference.

Tolarian Wind

There are/were signs, but they are/were not well placed, that is why, if you don't see them, just ask any airport/airline employee. I suggest starting from the departure/ticketing level if you dont have checked bags to claim. There would be more AA employees to direct you from there.

TW

Panamajon513

I can't say this with 100% accuracy But I think the skywalk is on the bridge that connects the parking lots (dolphin and flamingo) with the terminals. It's a series of moving sidewalks and it's generally very quiet and empty up there because few people know of it's existence, and getting correct info out of anyone who works at the airport is nearly impossible.

Tolarian Wind

It is actually located directly above the curbisde check-in area. It was built above this area years ago in an effort to make the airport more user friendly

There are two "spurs" from the Skywalk area that connect each garage to the terminal, each of these have moving sidewalks as well

TW

austgap

Im doing a MR in mid January and one of my portions is JFK-SJU-MIA-LAS the question is AA have given me 55mins layover before my trip to LAS. AA841 -> AA1663.

Now i'm an Aussie citizen and while I would of cleared US immigration when I arrived in LAX a couple of days before, what is the deal with Puerto Rico, as for US residents its like a domestic flight, what about for internationals who are currently in the US?

MAH4546

Puerto Rico is in the United States. It's a domestic flight for everybody on that plane.

For travelling purposes, travelling from Puerto Rico to California is no different than travelling from Arizona to California.

austgap

Ah cheers MAH4546 was a bit vague the info. 55mins will be sufficient for a Wednesday afternoon?