JFK Airport

[Jessa & Liam 11]

Good evening all. I hope everyone is enjoying the pleasant Autumn weather

I'm heading over to see Jess in just under three weeks and I have to make a connecting flight at JFK. My flight arrives into Terminal 2 and the next flight leaves from Terminal 3 (both Delta flights) with an hour and thirty minute layover.

Could anyone with experience confirm;

How easy is it to move between these two terminals

Whether I need to reclear security to get the connecting flight

Thanks in advance

[Oksana & Max 94]

Good evening all. I hope everyone is enjoying the pleasant Autumn weather

I'm heading over to see Jess in just under three weeks and I have to make a connecting flight at JFK. My flight arrives into Terminal 2 and the next flight leaves from Terminal 3 (both Delta flights) with an hour and thirty minute layover.

Could anyone with experience confirm;

How easy is it to move between these two terminals

Whether I need to reclear security to get the connecting flight

Thanks in advance

If I recall correctly Terminal 2 is local, while Terminal 3 is international. You might need to go again thru the security. Though it is really easy connection overall, you shouldn't have any issues.

[JeannieL 44]

Are you coming into the US or leaving the US? If you are coming into the US from the UK and have not gone through US customs in the UK you will have to gather your belongings and go through US customs. Then go to the next terminal.......If you are in the US and flying to the UK you will just go to the next terminal, no need to gather your belongings other than what you carried on. No further screening until you enter the UK and go through their welcoming committee (customs). JFK is one of the easiest airports to get around. Since you are traveling with Delta they will be able to give you the gate number on your first flight for the second and can give you directions to the shuttle.

[Jessa & Liam 11]

Are you coming into the US or leaving the US? If you are coming into the US from the UK and have not gone through US customs in the UK you will have to gather your belongings and go through US customs.

I'm flying into the US. I'm flying from Ireland and we get cleared by Customs before we even board the plane. It makes things a lot easier Stateside

JFK is one of the easiest airports to get around. Since you are traveling with Delta they will be able to give you the gate number on your first flight for the second and can give you directions to the shuttle.

Thanks All my other flights to see Jess have been without connections so this is a bit of a change for me. I'm sure the Delta reps will be sick of my questions

[JeannieL 44]

I'm flying into the US. I'm flying from Ireland and we get cleared by Customs before we even board the plane. It makes things a lot easier Stateside

Thanks All my other flights to see Jess have been without connections so this is a bit of a change for me. I'm sure the Delta reps will be sick of my questions

Then you will be a domestic flight when you arrive in the US. No need for any clearance once you arrive at JFK. Just gather your carry on luggage and proceed to your next gate. Your luggage will follow you to the destination. Have a wonderful trip!

[Jessa & Liam 11]

Then you will be a domestic flight when you arrive in the US. No need for any clearance once you arrive at JFK. Just gather your carry on luggage and proceed to your next gate. Your luggage will follow you to the destination. Have a wonderful trip!

Thank you I'm excited that I get to see her again soon Hopefully CSC will be back on track and we hear about our NOA2 in December

[JeannieL 44]

Thank you I'm excited that I get to see her again soon Hopefully CSC will be back on track and we hear about our NOA2 in December

I know the wait is so long. It's great that you are able to go for a visit. While you are in the US, look over the forms for packet 3 and start collecting things that you will need from her. That way you can save some postage down the road if you take the things back with you. I made a surprise visit to Kenny almost a year ago now....We both needed it so bad, our spirits were down with the distance and all the waiting. While I was here our NOA2 came and our letter from NVC with our case number for the consulate :-) I hope CSC moves along quickly for you.

[Jessa & Liam 11]

Thank you

I have all the Packet 3 stuff on a USB stick already for the forms that I need to fill out and I should have everything sorted that I need to show the Embassy. I even have the vaccinations done for AOS. If we can get the pay info etc. when I'm over I can take that back with me and that should speed up the process a little

[Saddle Bronc 124]

Then you will be a domestic flight when you arrive in the US. No need for any clearance once you arrive at JFK. Just gather your carry on luggage and proceed to your next gate. Your luggage will follow you to the destination. Have a wonderful trip!

Half-true.

At Dublin or Shannon, the OP will be pre-cleared for Immigration, but not Customs (unlike the 9 Canuck airports which service US)--and will need to clear Customs after landing.

[slangofoil 50]

Saddle Bronc is right. You WILL have to gather your luggage in JFK and recheck it for your next flight. I think I did this twice and once it was just a few feet away that I had to drag my luggage. For another it was long haul through hallways. I can't remember what the reason was for the difference, so just be prepared. I think 1.5 hours between will be plenty of time though.