Time to clear security & customs at YVR
Aug 27, 2011 | 8:56 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 153
Time to clear security & customs at YVR
I will be leaving Vancouver for the U.S. on a Thursday morning flight (6:45 a.m.) and would like to know how much time I should allow to clear US customs and airport security. I do not have Nexus as I don't travel between the US & Canada that often. Thanks.
Aug 27, 2011 | 9:34 am
#2
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: YVR
Programs: AC E75, SPG Plat, HH peon-by-choice (ex Gold)
Posts: 8,090
I've had Nexus for a long time but the last time I had an early flight out to the US, I seem to remember it was pretty deserted. Given it's near the end of the holiday season, I'd say checking in 90 min before the flight should be plenty.
Aug 27, 2011 | 2:41 pm
#4
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Programs: United MileagePlus Silver, Nexus, Global Entry
Posts: 8,810
90 minutes. If you can at all do it, you should check in online 24 hours ahead of time. Due to the data the US govt requires the airlines to collect, airport check in for US departures moves very slowly.
If you check in online you'll need your passport and (if you're not a US citizen) your destination address in the USA.
If you check in online you'll need your passport and (if you're not a US citizen) your destination address in the USA.
Aug 28, 2011 | 6:09 pm
#5
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 153
90 minutes. If you can at all do it, you should check in online 24 hours ahead of time. Due to the data the US govt requires the airlines to collect, airport check in for US departures moves very slowly.
If you check in online you'll need your passport and (if you're not a US citizen) your destination address in the USA.
If you check in online you'll need your passport and (if you're not a US citizen) your destination address in the USA.