Do I have enough time for my international connection?

Question

I'm flying San Jose, Costa Rica-LAX on Delta, with a stop in Atlanta. Originally I had a very comfortable schedule but it was changed without my consent (that happens to me cause I always buy non-refundable). My new flight arrives at ATL at 6:54 pm and takes off to LAX at 8:05. Do you think i can make it in 1 hour and 11 minutes??

Answer 1

It should be fine.

Ideally, 90s min or greater for a customs connection would be better. But 70 mins should be ok.

Answer 2

I don't know what the check-in regulations in Atlanta are, but if you are in absolute hurry, a flight attendant will usually pass you through. I have seen this a few times with people who were late for their flight; they were taken aside and skipped all the lines.

If you let them know that it's not your fault, I hope that they will give you that service!

Answer 3

Yes, if you get through customs qucikly enough. I have had close calls like this before on international flights and made it but just in time.  Your main goal should be to get through customs then RUN to your next gate or get a ride if its very far.