Travelling to the USA from Canada

[SilvrT]

I'm starting this thread because the other one is getting so long and because I have a specific question.

 

We know 2 things are true...

 

1. If we fly to the US, we need a passport.

2. If we drive to the US we DO NOT need a passport.

 

So, IF we drive to the US, can we then hop a plane (in the US) and fly to somewhere else WITHIN the US without a passport?

 

Has anyone done this?

[cmiles3]

No passport required for flights within the US, only for entering the US. You will need a government issued ID; airlines may enforce stricter safety regulations. Ask them for what they'll accept; usually the preferred identification is a state issued drivers license. Not sure if they'll know what to do with a Canadian license.

 

http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html

 

Sorry; edited the sentence to make more sense. I cut & pasted then realized later I had cut too much.

[SilvrT]

I emailed the government...here's their response.

 

 

 

 

Mr. xxxxx,

Identification requirements, for domestic US flights, may vary from airline to airline. Therefore, please contact an airline of your choice to determine exact identification requirements for flifhts within the United States.

Regards,

Emergency services Division / Direction des services d'urgence (CNE/KK)

Consular Affairs Bureau / Direction générale des Affaires consulaires

Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade / Ministère des Affaires étrangères et du Commerce International

125 prom. Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1A 0G2

Government of Canada / Gouvernement du Canada

Tel 1 800.387.3124 or/ou 613.996.8885

Fax 613.943.1054

Email/Courrrier sos@international.gc.ca

[sarges46]

When we went to Disney this spring we flew from Mpl/StP. The airlines asked for passport to fly to Orlando. So go figure. So do some dont. If you have it carry it as it makes things a whole lot easier.