How early should you get to the airport for domestic flights? If you’re flying domestically within the U.S., you don’t have to get to the airport as early as you might for international travel.

As of May 7, 2025, REAL ID compliance is mandatory for domestic flights and federal facility access. Here’s how to stay prepared.

On May 7, the new federal Real ID requirements for flying domestically in the United States begin, and the Department of Homeland Security’s website directs individuals to the DMV’s pag… ...

The TSA will begin requiring passengers to present a federally compliant ID, such as a passport or a DMV-issued Real ID driver’s license, non-driver ID or learner permit, for domestic flights ...

The carrier's website notes that St. Thomas' airport in the U.S. Virgin Islands has a check-in time limit of 90 minutes prior to departure — the same ... firm check-in cutoffs for domestic flights.