U.S. COVID-19 Testing Entry Requirements for International Travel

U.S. Entry Requirements

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) currently requires, opens in a new window all customers ages 2 and above traveling to or connecting through the United States to present proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 3 days before departure and sign an attestation confirming a negative result.

The health of our employees and customers continues to be our top priority. These measures add an additional layer of protection for all. A number of countries around the world have similar orders in place aimed at protecting the health of fellow travelers and airline employees. Please check back regularly ahead of travel as we will continue to publish updates regarding any changes to the CDC’s U.S. entry requirements below.

Important Details to Know:

  • Customers without their negative COVID-19 test results and signed attestation will be denied boarding in accordance with the CDC order
  • Approved COVID-19 tests include a nucleic acid amplification test (e.g. PCR test) or a viral antigen test that is approved by the local health authority
  • If your itinerary includes a connecting flight, the COVID-19 test must be taken within 3 days of the initial flight departure, and connections cannot be longer than 24 hours
  • Customers who have recovered from COVID-19 can travel with a positive test (taken within the past 90 days before travel) and a letter from a licensed health provider or public health official stating that the customer has been cleared for travel
  • Customers who wish to change their flight can do so in My Trips without incurring any change fees
 

Testing Resources


If you will be traveling to or connecting through the U.S., which requires a negative test, we recommend consulting local health authorities to find out how to get tested for COVID-19 (in-person or at home) before traveling. Please contact testing locations directly for detailed information on costs, location, sample collection and results notification. For in-home testing, we recommend using an antigen test, opens in a new window from our partner. We suggest confirming government guidelines before selecting this option. Keep in mind some international resorts are also offering testing options so be sure to check your accommodations as well. We know that testing requirements can be challenging, so we’ve helped make them a little easier by identifying local testing resources outside of the U.S. through our Testing Resources page.

Please note that some destinations do not accept in-home tests or may not allow you to bring an in-home test into the destination for U.S. reentry purposes. Please confirm government guidelines before selecting this option. COVID-19 tests taken abroad to meet the U.S. entry requirements must satisfy certain criteria from the CDC.

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