Flight from Manila to Dallas

[lyricalan 18]

Hello, can anyone tell me approximately how long it will take for my fiancee' (Filipino) to go through customs and immigration when she comes to the U.S.? She will likely go through LAX before connecting to DFW and I want make sure she has adequate time to complete the customs and immigration. Some of the flights have as little as 1-1/2 hour layovers in LA but I can book others that have longer layover times like 2-1/2 to 3 hours. Any advice would be appreciated.

[Pitaya 2,577]

Suggest that you try to plan for possible delays due to flight delays, congestion at CBP entry point, and other unforeseen factors beyond your control. If you could accurately predict the length of time necessary for processing, suggest that you next go and pick the next lucky Powerball lottery numbers.

Good luck.

[lyricalan 18]

Suggest that you try to plan for possible delays due to flight delays, congestion at CBP entry point, and other unforeseen factors beyond your control. If you could accurately predict the length of time necessary for processing, suggest that you next go and pick the next lucky Powerball lottery numbers.

Good luck.

Ya it was kind of my intention to attempt to plan enough time for her to be processed. Hence my question about how long it typically takes. I would assume there is some kind of average time that it takes not taking into consideration flight delays, missed connections, acts of God etc. So I guess you were trying to help but maybe someone else will answer my question based on their experience with going through customs and immigration in the U.S.

[M and C 32]

I'm sorry I don't have an idea on how long it will take her. I've been through LAX once but honestly I can't remember how long it took me. In my last trip I had JFK and I think I waited in line for 30-40 minutes. But I would advice you get a flight itinerary with at least a 4-hour layover at her POE. That should be safe enough for any delays.

Edited May 23, 2013 by M and C

[d&C 7]

American Airlines has flights that fly Manila-Tokyo-Dallas. She would fly the Manila-Tokyo leg ion Japan Air Lines (JAL) and the Tokyo-Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) on American Airlines. Is DFW her final destination? If it is then you would be better off trying to book her on this American Airlines flight. That way her port of entry would be DFW. No worries about processing time as you will be there waiting for her arrival/processing. Check Cheap-O-Air on line. American flies this route at least once daily..... Hope this helps.....

[revtech100 16]

We came thru Seattle and had a 5 hour layover. Only took about 15 minutes, but she wasn't rushed, had lots of time to relax and then enjoyed the Seattle airport. Just don't cut it to close. Better to have lots of time than to miss a flight..

[Glenn & Anne 16]

Korean air lines has flghts from Seoul to DFW. Manila to Incheon International in Seoul and then non-stop to Dallas. Also to and From Cebu for anyone else interested.

[biaobiao 40]

i would suggest the night flight MNL to LAX arrival would be 8pm. Then there is a flight 12am LAX to DFW. She has 4hrs in LAX and she will see you about 5am. What a way to start your day.

[lyricalan 18]

Thanks to everyone for the advice and insight. I will try to book so she has adequate time and not cut it too close. Thanks again.