Connecting flight in Dallas?
I'm arriving at Terminal D from an international flight, and catching a connection flight to Chicago in Terminal A. I am not american. Do I have to clear customs here or in Chicago? If I do have to clear them at Dallas, how long does it take to clear customs?
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Dallas. Once you arrive, you are then connecting to a terminal that is domestic, so youll clear it in Dallas, collect your bags, and then have them rechecked/rescaned by american authorities and then go on to Chicago. It depends on the time of day and day of travel as to lines for non american passport holders, and sometimes what country your from, also time of year. Plan on 1-2 hours in line though during busy times, non busy times though it can be as short as 10-20 minutes. Enjoy your trip on American, there a good carrier.
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Lieber Mann, you clear in DFW. Clearance can take up to an hour...maybe more, if several flights arrive at same time, which is entirely possib;e in afternoon (BA, LH, American from lots of places)...but when you are done, you just hand in your suitcase outside customs, take the train to Terminal A, and go on your way. Guten Flug!
