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Security Check-in Requirements

Knowing which documents to bring with you and when to arrive at the airport will help to ensure a hassle-free trip.

When to Arrive at the Airport

Advisory: Security measures are in place which necessitate an earlier arrival. See Security Checkpoints for details.

To get a general idea of when you should arrive at the airport, add the required check-in time below to the current security wait time.

If you are traveling as a Delta customer on one of our codeshare partners, check in with that codeshare carrier for their security check-in requirements.

At the Airport
 

Security Check-in Requirements from U.S. Cities, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands

We recommend you arrive at the airport 75 minutes prior to departure for travel within the U.S. (must be checked in 30 minutes prior to departure). If you're traveling within the United States and you're checking bags, your baggage must be present at the check-in counter and checked in at least 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time.

See exceptions in the table below. If you do not check-in by these deadlines, you will not be able to travel on your desired flight and change fees may apply.

Check-in Requirement Time Exceptions When Traveling Within the United States
City Required Security
Check-in Time
Before Departure
with Baggage
Required Security
Check-in Time
Before Departure
without Baggage
Atlanta, GA 45 minutes 30 minutes
Cincinnati, OH 30 minutes 30 minutes
Denver, CO 45 minutes 30 minutes
Las Vegas, NV 45 minutes 45 minutes
Los Angeles, CA 45 minutes 30 minutes
New York, NY (JFK) 60 minutes 45 minutes
New York, NY (LGA) 45 minutes 45 minutes
Newark, NJ (EWR) 45 minutes 30 minutes
Orlando, FL 45 minutes 30 minutes
Philadelphia, PA 45 minutes 30 minutes
Reno, NV 45 minutes 30 minutes
San Antonio, TX 45 minutes 30 minutes
San Juan, PR 45 minutes 30 minutes
St. Croix, VI 60 minutes 45 minutes
St. Thomas, VI 60 minutes 45 minutes
Washington-Dulles (IAD) 45 minutes 30 minutes
 

From U.S. cities, you must be at the boarding gate at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time with the exception of St. Croix (STX) and St. Thomas (STT) which require 45 minutes.

Delta Shuttle® Security Check-in Requirement Time Exceptions
City Security Check-in Times for Passengers with Carry-on Bags Security Check-in Times for Passengers with Checked Bags Be at the Boarding Gate
Boston, MA 30 minutes before departure 30 minutes before departure 2 minutes before departure
New York, NY (LaGuardia) 15 minutes before departure 30 minutes before departure 5 minutes before departure*
Washington, D.C. 15 minutes before departure 30 minutes before departure 2 minutes before departure
Chicago, IL 30 minutes before departure 30 minutes before departure 5 minutes before departure
 

*Travelers flying from LaGuardia to Boston and from LaGuardia to Washington D.C.should be at the boarding gate 2 minutes before departure.

Security Check-in Requirements from Non-U.S. Cities

The recommended arrival time at the airport prior to departure is 3 hours for travel outside the U.S. If traveling outside the United States, you must be checked in and present at the departure gate 60 minutes before your scheduled departure time. This minimum requirement applies to all customers checking-in, with or without baggage. Customers who fail to complete the check-in procedures by these deadlines will not be able to travel on desired flights and change fees may apply.

Earlier security check-in times apply for the following cities:

Security Check-in Requirement Time Exceptions in Non-U.S. Cities
City Required Baggage Security Check-in Time Be at the Boarding Gate
Accra, Ghana 2 hours before departure even if you're not checking bags 2 hours before departure
Amman, Jordan 75 minutes before departure even if you're not checking bags 45 minutes before departure
Bogota, Colombia 2 hours before departure 45 minutes before departure
Bucharest, Romania 90 minutes before departure even if you're not checking bags 90 minutes before departure
Dakar, Senegal 90 minutes before departure even if you're not checking bags 60 minutes before departure
Istanbul, Turkey 3 hours and 15 minutes before departure 45 minutes before departure
Lagos, Nigeria 75 minutes before departure even if you're not checking bags 45 minutes before departure
Moscow, Russia 3 hours before departure 45 minutes before departure
Nassau, Bahamas 2 hours before departure 45 minutes before departure
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos 2 hours before departure 45 minutes before departure
St. George, Bermuda 90 minutes before departure even if you're not checking bags 45 minutes before departure
St. Lucia 2 hours before departure 45 minutes before departure
 

From non-U.S. cities, you must be at the boarding gate at least 45 minutes before your scheduled departure time.


Security Check-in Requirements: What You'll Need

The documentation you'll need will vary depending on your destination.

Within the United States, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico

One unexpired form of local or federal government-issued photo id such as:

  • Passport
  • Driver's License
  • Military ID

For more information about the types of ID accepted at U.S. security checkpoints, see the Transportation Security Administration.

Outside the United States

Visit Visa & Passport Information to determine which documents you'll need to enter your destination country.

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