4 pm flight out of MIA

[jerick]

If we get to MIA by 10am or so, will we be able to check in and go through security right away if our flight isn’t until 4 pm? I don’t mind spending some time at the airport with restaurant options, etc., but I don’t think those are available until you’ve gone through security, is that right?

[SaucyWench]

Over this past summer, we arrived to the Orlando airport with a LOT of time before our Southwest flight. We were not able to check our bags until two hours before our flight and thus unable to go through security. There were lots of restaurants before security so we got a luggage cart which made moving around the airport a little easier. I don't know if the two hour rule was Southwest's or Orlando airport's  or TSA's. 

[JohninDC]

Most airlines will not allow you to check bags until about 4 hours prior to your flight. 

 

Instead of sitting at MIA I suggest that you pay to store your bags at the Luggage Lounge in South Beach, and then explore the area and have a fun brunch before heading to the airport.  Your other option is to check www.resortpass.com for hotels offering day passes to their pool/spa/beach facilities - tip them to store your bags while you swim, relax and grab lunch before collecting your bags and heading to MIA.

[jerick]

We won’t have any bags to check. Will we be able to go through security that early?