Newbie to traveling here. How many minutes before the flight departure should I arrive at LGA (or any large US airport) on a typical Monday morning?
(Assuming that the flight departs between 6-8 AM; carry on bag only; no TSA pre or similar stuff)
Is 45 min sufficient for lining up for security + go through security + find the gate + 5 min restroom break?

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1.5 hours before takeoff especially at large airports

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Do it your first couple of times and then you can have a better idea of how fast security typically is around that time. But yeah, 5:30 sounds typical for travel. I live in ATL and I’d wake up around 5:30-6 to get to the airport by 7:10 for my 8:10 flight

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Make sure you at least get pre-check. Also get clear if you’re going to travel a lot (D will pay for it if you travel enough, or Amex platinum reimburses it).

Pre-check and clear lines are getting longer but still worth it. Gives you the flexibility to pick any lane to get through security as quickly as possible too

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Take this for fwiw. No missed flights in over 10 yrs of travel

You work backwards. Optimize like an F1 pit crew

- Gate closes 15 mins prior to departure
- Security + getting to the gate takes 15-20 mins if you have precheck/clear at LGA.

So the right answer is no more than 40 mins before departure

Bonus pts
- pre-pandemic the avg consultant took ~83. 2 flights a year. If on average they spent 1 hr extra at the airport (based on recommended arrival time), they lost 3.5 days of their life in an airport. An entire week in a year if you added in delays
- similar math for checked bags. Add 1 hr per flight
- learn your aircraft and pack accordingly. Some people argue they board early because they need space for their bags. Never had the problem of not finding space
- when returning, book your uber as soon as you get out of the gate. Itll be there right when you get out. Incl. a quick pit stop at the restroom (used to take 20 mins during the lga construction years, but it's gotten better now)
- Delta > United > everyone else

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Yes to all of these points. Also not missed a flight (except one where inbound was 3 hours late and missed connection, but not my fault).

Only other thing I’ll add is it’s not all about time optimisation. As you point out, either way, you spend a good amount of time on planes or at airports. So, figure out what makes it most enjoyable for you.

For me, I hate rushing and getting stressed in lines and I do enjoy relaxed time at airports. So I actually chose to go an hour or so earlier. No worrying about traffic etc or security lines. Then of course I’m there before boarding, so I spend the extra time in the lounge. I’ll grab some food and tea in the morning, sit by the window, and just enjoy life and breakfast for a bit while watching the sun rise and the planes go by. Extra time investment which turns something that’s a “have to do” into an enjoyable part of my week.

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You need to be at gate 45 minutes before departure add 45 to 50 minutes for security / going to the departure gate.
Tip: If there is a dedicated international terminal and internally connected to domestic terminals then you can beat the rush (especially at Atlanta airport)

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Thanks for the tip, hope I can travel there one day

At least 420 minutes

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Nice

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Please get global entry or at least tsa precheck! It saves SO MUCH time over the course of a project!

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Get precheck

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You're in nyc? Please get precheck. The lines are sometimes horrendous. It can take an hour plus on a bad day.

With precheck, I get to the airport under an hour and I'm through tsa less than 10 min.

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