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Short Layover in PHL


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Hi everyone,

 

I'm flying to San Juan in November and have started to look at flights. One option that keeps popping up is American (if I remember correctly) from YOW to PHL then on to SJU. The layover in PHL is 54 min and a note says there's a terminal change. I believe I'll clear customs in YOW but I'm not sure - I did a layover in PHL a number of years ago on the way to Seattle, but can't remember where I did customs.

 

Anyway, do you think 54 minutes is too close? What if I do clear customs in YOW, is it still too close? I think it must be OK because it's an option they offer, but any kind of delay and I'm not sure I'll make it...or my bag.

 

Thanks,

Chris

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You will clear US immigration and customs in YOW, correct. You're likely to arrive in to PHL at the F gates, and leave out of the A gates (likely...not guaranteed). As expected, this is the worst case scenario as they're the farthest apart. There is a shuttle from F10 to A1, and you do NOT need to re-clear security. This will take several minutes, plus any potential waiting for the bus. Let's say 15 minutes in total, so you're down to 39.

 

So, :54 is doing, but barely. I would recommend sitting as far forward in the YOW-PHL flight as possible to increase your changes. I've made 55 minute connections at PHL before with an F to A (or vice versa) change...but I really try not to.

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