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Is a 45 min layover in Idaho Falls long enough?

IDA · Idaho Falls Regional Airport · Idaho Falls, United States
Probably Enough

Yes, 45 minutes is probably enough for a layover at IDA (Idaho Falls).

Very comfortable given IDA's minimal footprint and light passenger volume.
Quick Stats
Concourses
1
Max Transit
5m
Avg. Security
10m
Primary Hub
—
Minimum Connection Times
Domestic → Domestic
30min
✓
Domestic → International
45min
tight
International → Domestic
45min
tight
International → International
60min
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Tips for 45 min Connections
IDA is almost never used as a connection point — passengers typically fly nonstop to a hub like Salt Lake City or Denver and make their real connection there.
If you do have a short layover at IDA, the terminal is tiny and gates are just steps from the entrance, so security and walking take only minutes.
There is no dedicated international processing at IDA, so any international itinerary routes through a hub first.
Regional jet turns (SkyWest operating for Delta/United) can be quick, but flight frequency to IDA is low, so misconnections mean a long wait for the next flight.
Check in online and travel light since the airport has minimal staffing and lines can form quickly during the two daily banks of flights.
Busyness — Connection Risk
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Low risk
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High risk
Tight connections are safer outside peak hours. Morning rush (6–9a), midday (11a–2p), and evening (4–8p) are highest risk.
Getting Between Concourses
IDA has one small terminal with a handful of gates accessed directly from a single concourse, so there is no inter-terminal transit system of any kind. Any 'connection' at IDA is simply walking a short distance from the ticket counter/security to the gate, and there is no re-screening scenario since virtually no itineraries route a stop through IDA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 45 minutes enough for a layover at Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA)?

Very comfortable given IDA's minimal footprint and light passenger volume.

What is the minimum connection time at IDA?

Minimum connection times at Idaho Falls Regional Airport: Domestic-to-Domestic is 30 minutes, International-to-International is 60 minutes. These are the shortest layovers airlines will sell.

Can I make a 45 minutes connection at IDA on an international flight?

45 minutes is below the 60-minute international MCT at Idaho Falls Regional Airport. You may need to rush and could miss your connection. IDA has one small terminal with a handful of gates accessed directly from a single concourse, so there is no inter-terminal transit system of any kind. Any 'connection' at IDA is simply walking a short distance from the ticket counter/security to the gate, and there is no re-screening scenario since virtually no itineraries route a stop through IDA.

How much time do I need for a layover at IDA?

We recommend at least 35 minutes for a comfortable connection at Idaho Falls Regional Airport. This gives you enough buffer for security (typically 10 minutes) and transit between terminals (up to 5 minutes).

What happens if I miss my connection at IDA?

With only a few daily departures split between Delta/SkyWest and United/SkyWest, missing a connection at IDA (or missing your flight from IDA) often means rebooking for the next available flight, sometimes the following day; airline desks are small and staffed only around flight banks.

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