To help ensure that your trip goes smoothly, please allow enough time for checking in and passing through security. When traveling around holidays or other peak travel times, additional time may be needed.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is currently requiring enhanced security measures for all flights to the United States departing from non-U.S. locations. We recommend that you ensure that any liquids, aerosols or gels that are included in your carry-on bags adhere to the restrictions currently in place. Visit the TSA website for details regarding these security measures

Check-in guidelines
The times below apply to flights operated by United®, United Express®, Continental®, Continental Express® and Continental Connection. For flights operated by other airlines, including our codeshare partners, the applicable check-in time limit for that airline will apply.

United has the right to cancel reservations, deny boarding and refuse the acceptance of checked baggage of any customer who does not meet their applicable check-in time limit.

Check-in is available starting 24 hours before your scheduled departure. Check in now

Check-in and boarding requirements for domestic flights:
For flights within the U.S., Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, customers and their bags must meet the check-in and boarding time requirements below. These requirements refer to the minimum amount of time before scheduled departure.

Departure airport	Check-in and baggage check completed:	Available for boarding at the gate:
Atlanta, GA (ATL)	45 minutes	15 minutes
Charlotte, NC (CLT)	30 minutes	15 minutes
Chicago, IL (ORD)	45 minutes	15 minutes
Cleveland, OH (CLE)	45 minutes	15 minutes
Denver, CO (DEN)	45 minutes	15 minutes
Guam (GUM)	60 minutes	30 minutes
Houston, TX (IAH)	45 minutes	15 minutes
Indianapolis, IN (IND)	30 minutes	15 minutes
Kahului, Hawaii (OGG)	45 minutes	15 minutes
Kona, HI (KOA)	45 minutes	15 minutes
Las Vegas, NV (LAS)	45 minutes	15 minutes
Los Angeles, CA (LAX)	45 minutes	15 minutes
New York, NY (JFK)	30 minutes	15 minutes
Newark, NJ (EWR)	45 minutes	15 minutes
Ontario, CA (ONT)	30 minutes	15 minutes
Orlando, FL (MCO)	45 minutes	15 minutes
Orange County, CA (SNA)	30 minutes	15 minutes
Philadelphia, PA (PHL)	30 minutes	15 minutes
Portland, OR (PDX)	30 minutes	15 minutes
Reno, NV (RNO)	30 minutes	15 minutes
Sacramento, CA (SMF)	30 minutes	15 minutes
San Francisco, CA (SFO)	45 minutes	15 minutes
San Juan, PR (SJU)	30 minutes	15 minutes
Seattle, WA (SEA)	45 minutes	15 minutes
Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL (TPA)	45 minutes	15 minutes
Washington, D.C. - Dulles (IAD)	45 minutes	15 minutes
All other airports within the U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands	30 minutes	15 minutes

The minimum check-in time requirement for customers not checking bags on flights within the U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands is 30 minutes, except for Guam (GUM), which is 60 minutes.

Check-in and boarding requirements for international flights:
For international flights, customers and their bags must meet the check-in and boarding requirements below. These requirements refer to the minimum amount of time before scheduled departure.

Departure airport	Check-in and baggage check completed:	Available for boarding at the gate:
Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Marshall Islands, Palau: Koror (ROR) Kosrae (KSA) Kwajalein (KWA) Majuro (MAJ) Nadi (NAN) Pohnpei (PNI) Truk (TKK)	90 minutes	60 minutes
Manila, Philippines (MNL)	90 minutes	60 minutes
Lima, Peru (LIM)	75 minutes	30 minutes
All other airports	60 minutes	30 minutes

Security wait times and ticket counter hours of operation
Below you'll find security checkpoint wait times and ticket counter hours of operation for many airports within the U.S. and worldwide.

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