{"id":50762,"date":"2023-11-12T19:15:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-12T13:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=50762"},"modified":"2024-12-07T00:59:45","modified_gmt":"2024-12-06T19:29:45","slug":"best-and-worst-us-airports-to-travel-on-holiday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2023\/11\/12\/best-and-worst-us-airports-to-travel-on-holiday\/","title":{"rendered":"Best and Worst US Airports to Travel on Holiday"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>TEXAS-<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/upgradedpoints.com\/news\/worst-airports-for-international-travel-this-holiday-season\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Upgraded Points<\/a> conducted a recent study on the best and worst <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=US+Airports\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">US airports<\/a> to travel to during festive seasons to avoid Airport chaos. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seasoned travelers are aware that certain international airports operate at a slower pace during these periods. However, Upgraded Points thoroughly analyzed airport immigration data to illuminate the most and least time-intensive U.S. airports for customs clearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-122.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48940\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-122.png 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-122-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-122-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-122-750x500.png 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: ERIC SALARD | Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-study-methodology-used-by-upgraded-points\">Study Methodology Used by Upgraded Points<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Information was drawn from the Customs and Border Protection&#8217;s (CBP) Airport Wait Times dataset, examining average and maximum wait times at all major U.S. international airports during the peak of the 2022 winter holiday season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The analysis included overall average wait times, differentiated between U.S. and non-U.S. citizens, and identified the proportions of travelers clearing customs in under 15 minutes or exceeding 60 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"626\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-49-1024x626.png\" alt=\"Upgraded Points analysis of U.S. Customs and Border Protection data\" class=\"wp-image-50779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-49-1024x626.png 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-49-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-49-768x469.png 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-49-750x458.png 750w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-49-1140x697.png 1140w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-49.png 1193w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Source: Upgraded Points analysis of U.S. Customs and Border Protection data (10\/1\/22-9\/30\/23)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Best and Worst airport data was conveniently segmented into specific averages mentioned below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Average Wait Times for All Travelers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Average Max Wait Time for All Travelers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Average Wait Time for U.S. Citizens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Average Wait Time for Non-U.S. Citizens<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-best-us-airports-less-wait-time\">Best US Airports: Less Wait Time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"609\" height=\"476\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-48.png\" alt=\"Best US Airports \" class=\"wp-image-50776\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.2794117647058822;width:464px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-48.png 609w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-48-300x234.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 609px) 100vw, 609px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-worst-us-airports-longer-waiting-time\">Worst US Airports: Longer Waiting Time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"549\" height=\"463\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-50.png\" alt=\"Worst US Airports \" class=\"wp-image-50785\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.1857451403887689;width:486px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-50.png 549w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-50-300x253.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 549px) 100vw, 549px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-airport-impact-insights\">Airport Impact Insights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In considering wait times, the airport you pick stands out as the most crucial factor. Surprisingly, there isn\u2019t a strong connection between immigration wait times and the size of the airport. For Example, Among 41 major international airports tracked by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection in the U.S.:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Seattle\u2013Tacoma International Airport (SEA), ranked 14th by total international travel volume, recorded the longest average wait time during the 2022 winter holiday season at 31.6 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=Miami+International+Airport\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Miami International Airport (MIA)<\/a> holds the second position for both international travel volume and average wait time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Austin\u2013Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), ranked 25th by total international travel volume, reported the third longest wait time during the winter holidays at 29.2 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, John Wayne Airport (SNA) had the shortest average winter holiday wait time last year at 4.6 minutes. It&#8217;s important to note that SNA is one of the nation\u2019s smaller international airports in terms of passenger traffic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) efficiently handled a large volume of international passengers. Despite being nearly 10 times busier than SNA, PHX had only a slightly longer average wait time during the holiday season, clocking in at under 6 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-92-1024x576.png\" alt=\"American Airlines announces commercial redevelopment of Terminal 8 at John F. Kennedy International Airport\" class=\"wp-image-38658\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.7777777777777777;width:1109px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-92-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-92-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-92-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-92-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-92-750x422.png 750w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-92-1140x641.png 1140w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-92.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: American Airlines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>International travel in 2023 saw a significant rebound, surpassing 2019 levels for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Consequently, experts anticipate a lively winter holiday travel season this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wait times for immigration and customs during the winter holidays usually aren&#8217;t worse than the rest of the year. Opting for a quieter arrival time can affect your wait, but selecting the right airport makes the most significant difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the 41 major international airports monitored by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, immigration and customs wait times vary significantly, from a peak of 31.6 minutes at Seattle\u2013Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to a mere 4.6 minutes at <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=John+Wayne+Airport\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">John Wayne Airport (SNA)<\/a> in Santa Ana, California.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this wide range of wait times, travelers can significantly enhance their travel experience by making a thoughtful airport selection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned with us. 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