Is a 1 hour connection sufficient from MAD, Norwegian to Delta at LAX? [closed]

Is a 1 hour connection sufficient from MAD, Norwegian to Delta at LAX? We will be traveling from Madrid back to the US, through customs with no checked baggage.

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Norwegian is a super discount airline, that does not have any partner alliances or codeshares. So I have a feeling these are separate tickets.

That's the bad thing. You need to consult with whoever sells those tickets if they offer some sort of connection insurance. But without something like that, Norwegian is simply not responsible for the knock-on effects of a mildly late arrival.

Delta owes you nothing if you miss the flight. You didn't show up, and there's no way to make this Norwegian's fault. Norwegian doesn't owe you any money for knock-on effects of a (mildly) late arrival. That's the difference between thru-ticketing and separate ticketing.

You can throw yourself on Delta's mercy; sometimes airlines have "flat tire" rules e.g. if you miss a flight through no fault of your own. However, this kinda would be your fault, booking such a very tight connection.

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Is 1 hour enough for connecting flights in LAX?

One hour is normally plenty of time - pending no delays! Some connections are as tight as 30 minutes.

Is 1 hour layover enough for international flight?

The recommended layover time for international flights is generally longer, as you will have to go through customs and immigration before boarding your next flight. In most cases, a 30-minute layover for domestic flights and an hour for international flights is considered a minimum, or short, layover.

What is the minimum connecting time in LAX?

The minimum connect time at LAX, domestic to domestic or international, is 0:40 minutes. International to domestic or international MCT is 2:00, but as mentioned previously, this may be insufficient. Note: MCT is generally not waived for international passengers arriving from USCBP pre-clearance airports.

How close is too close for a connecting flight?

Consider allowing at least 60 to 90 minutes for a U.S. domestic connection, and at least two hours for an international connection. Airlines usually allow you four hours or more maximum connecting time.

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