With summer just around the corner, international travel is once again top of mind for millions of Americans traveling abroad and foreigners visiting the U.S.
While no international travel experience is guaranteed to be smooth, average immigration wait times at major U.S. airports during the summer are generally not too bad — particularly for U.S. citizens.
Despite its relatively low passenger volume, immigration delays average 31.1 minutes across all travelers — 28.6 minutes for U.S. citizens and 38.1 minutes for non-citizens.
The Best Airports for Summer International Travel Arrivals
While several low-volume airports have surprisingly long immigration delays, the airports with the shortest wait times tend to be on the smaller side — and that may be their advantage.