Global Entry is a game changer when it comes to international travel.

Since 2008, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has helped American travelers expedite entry back into the U.S. from abroad at select airports thanks to the Global Entry system.

Now, this service is available at more than 75 airports (and counting). It is particularly valuable for frequent international travelers because it enables preapproved, low-risk travelers to return to the U.S. via automatic kiosks at select airports.

Global Entry members can, in many cases, simply take a photo at a mobile kiosk. At some airports, you’ll still need to scan your machine-readable passport or U.S. permanent resident card before a quick fingerprint verification. Either way, Global Entry lets you skip the long lines to speak with a CBP officer. In most instances these days, you’ll simply be waved through by an officer.

Global Entry membership also includes access to TSA PreCheck, an expedited security program run by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration. Global Entry can help users skip long immigration lines and complete the customs process in as little as 45 seconds! It enables you to speed through security via a TSA PreCheck-only line, and you don’t have to remove your laptop, liquids, belt or light jacket.

Here’s all you need to know about using Global Entry.

Domestic airports with Global Entry

As of July 2025, entry to the U.S. is available via Global Entry kiosks at 62 U.S. airports.

As you might expect, you can use Global Entry at some of the country’s biggest airports, like John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). You can also use it at some smaller ones you might be less familiar with, such as Toledo Express Airport (TOL) and Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB).

Below is a full list of domestic airports with Global Entry, outlined by region and state:

Northeast

• Massachusetts: Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
• Rhode Island: Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport (PVD)
• Connecticut: Bradley International Airport (BDL)
• Vermont: Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (BTV)
• New York: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)
• New Jersey: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
• Pennsylvania: Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

South

• Texas: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
• Georgia: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
• Tennessee: Nashville International Airport (BNA)
• Louisiana: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

Mid-Atlantic/Southeast

• Washington, D.C.: Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), Dulles International Airport (IAD)
• North Carolina: Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
• South Carolina: Charleston International Airport (CHS)
• Florida: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), Miami International Airport (MIA), Orlando International Airport (MCO), Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB), Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB), Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), Tampa International Airport (TPA), St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)

Midwest

• Illinois: Midway International Airport (MDW), O’Hare International Airport (ORD)
• Indiana: Indianapolis International Airport (IND), South Bend International Airport (SBN)
• Missouri: Kansas City International Airport (MCI), St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)
• Ohio: Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE), Toledo Express Airport (TOL)
• Kentucky: Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
• Michigan: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
• Minnesota: Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
• Wisconsin: Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Western US

• California: John Wayne Airport (SNA), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Oakland International Airport (OAK), Ontario International Airport (ONT), Sacramento International Airport (SMF), San Diego International Airport (SAN), San Francisco International Airport (SFO), San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
• Nevada: Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
• Arizona: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
• Oregon: Portland International Airport (PDX)
• Utah: Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
• Washington: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
• Colorado: Denver International Airport (DEN)

Alaska/Hawaii/Puerto Rico

• Alaska: Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
• Hawaii: Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
• Puerto Rico: Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU)

International Global Entry locations

In addition to the above locations, Global Entry is available at 16 international airports offering preclearance for U.S. travelers, specifically:

Middle East

• United Arab Emirates: Zayed International Airport (AUH)

Caribbean

• Bahamas: Grand Bahama International Airport (FPO), Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS)
• Aruba: Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA)
• Bermuda: L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA)

North Pacific

• Guam: Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport (GUM)
• Northern Mariana Islands: Saipan International Airport (SPN)

Canada

• Calgary International Airport (YYC)
• Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
• Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
• Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
• Ottawa International Airport (YOW)
• Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ)
• Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
• Winnipeg Richardson International Airport (YWG)

Ireland

• Dublin Airport (DUB)
• Shannon Airport (SNN)

Enrollment on Arrival locations

In addition to using Global Entry to pass through U.S. customs, CBP allows travelers who have been conditionally approved for Global Entry to satisfy the interview portion of the application process at 67 (as of July 2025) airports through a process called Enrollment on Arrival.

This service is only available for travelers returning to the U.S. on an international flight. Although appointments are not required, you’ll want to verify the office hours for the airport where you plan to enroll. You can find the hours online.

To locate the appropriate office, “follow the signage directing you to CBP officers who can complete your Global Entry interview during your admissibility inspection,” which should be near the regular customs line, per CBP.

In addition to your passport, remember to bring one document showing proof of residency in your specific state, such as a driver’s license, utility bill, rent payment statement or mortgage statement.

If you enroll in Global Entry, consider using a credit card offering a statement credit for the application fee.

Bottom line

Global Entry is an incredible time-saver, and can be well worth the investment of your energy and money. Better yet, many premium credit cards offer a statement credit for a Global Entry membership (which also comes with TSA PreCheck).

The Points Guy cannot recommend Global Entry highly enough.

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Certain tools are nonnegotiable when it comes to seamless travel. For me, the ones I regularly turn to are Clear and TSA PreCheck.

Both programs help travelers pass through Transportation Security Administration lines quicker. I’m also a fan of Global Entry, which expedites the customs process upon returning to the U.S. from abroad.

Here’s what to know about each program — and how to get them for free or at a discounted rate.

What are TSA PreCheck, Global Entry and Clear?

TSA PreCheck

TSA PreCheck users can pass through airport security using a dedicated line — without taking off their shoes, belts or light jackets or removing their laptops or liquids from their bags, like passengers in the regular TSA line do. According to the TSA, 99% of TSA PreCheck users wait less than 10 minutes to get through airport security.

Clear

Thanks to biometric identification (via fingerprint or iris scans), Clear users typically do not have to show their IDs anytime during security screening. However, Clear users should still bring their ID when traveling, as the TSA reserves the right to subject all passengers to random ID checks. Clear members are escorted to the front of the line for the security screening machines, either to the front of the TSA PreCheck screening line for those with Clear and TSA PreCheck or to the front of the normal TSA screening line.

Global Entry

Global Entry gives preapproved, low-risk travelers expedited clearance upon arrival in the U.S. from abroad. Users can enter the country through automated kiosks at more than 75 airports.

How much do TSA PreCheck, Global Entry and Clear cost?

The cost of a five-year membership to TSA PreCheck varies depending on how you apply. Applying through Telos costs $85, with a $70 renewal fee. Meanwhile, applying through Idemia costs $76.75 for a new applicant. Renewal fees through Idemia vary depending on whether you apply in person ($66.75) or online ($58.75).

A five-year Global Entry membership costs $120 but also includes access to TSA PreCheck, making it an enticing two-in-one package for some travelers.

An annual membership to Clear costs $209.

TSA PreCheck and Global Entry via credit cards

Several cobranded airline, hotel and other credit cards will offer up to $120 in statement credit reimbursement for application fees associated with Global Entry or TSA PreCheck. This credit is typically available every four or five years, though you should check the terms for your specific card for the exact frequency.

Some cards that convey reimbursed TSA PreCheck and/or Global Entry memberships are:

Here is a full list of credit cards offering this discount.

Your points can pay for TSA PreCheck

Some loyalty programs allow members to use points or miles in exchange for membership fee coverage. However, the return per point is less than TPG’s valuation of these currencies, so this wouldn’t be our top recommendation.

Still, if you wish to go this route, here are a few options for members:

• Orbitz Rewards: Platinum members get a free TSA PreCheck membership every five years.
• Marriott Bonvoy: Redeem 25,000 points for an $85 TSA PreCheck application credit.
• IHG One Rewards: Redeem 30,000 points for an $85 TSA PreCheck application credit.
• United MileagePlus: Redeem 11,000 miles for a TSA PreCheck membership.

Bundled TSA PreCheck and Clear

Clear users can enroll in TSA PreCheck for a bundled rate of $209 by applying for both TSA PreCheck and Clear Plus through Clear. After being approved for both programs, users can expect a $77.95 rebate via Clear.

Clear memberships via credit cards

Unfortunately, not nearly as many credit cards provide a free Clear Plus membership. Some cards that currently offer a statement credit to cover a Clear membership fee are:

Occasionally, American Express will also target cardmembers with Amex Offers covering the cost of Clear, so be sure to look out for those limited-time offers.

The information for the Centurion, Amex Green and Hilton Aspire cards has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.

Credit cards that save you money on Clear

If you don’t have a credit card offering a statement credit covering Clear, some additional credit cards reduce the annual cost:

Save on Clear with a frequent flyer membership

United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Alaska Airlines offer their frequent flyers free or discounted memberships to Clear.

Delta SkyMiles discounts

Top-tier Delta Diamond Medallion members can get Clear for free. Platinum, Gold and Silver Medallion members can pay a reduced price of $169, as can those with a Delta credit card.

All Delta SkyMiles members without elite status can get a discounted membership for $199 — a $10 discount.

United MileagePlus discounts

United no longer extends free Clear memberships to its Premier 1K members but offers a discounted annual rate of $129.

United Premier Platinum, Gold and Silver members can get Clear for a discounted annual rate of $169. United credit card holders also get this discount.

General United MileagePlus members can access Clear for $199 per year.

Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan discounts

Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members can enroll in Clear for a slightly discounted annual rate of $199.

Mileage Plan members who sign up for Clear receive 1,500 bonus miles, plus an additional 1,250 miles each year they renew as an MVP, MVP Gold, MVP Gold 75K or MVP Gold 100K member.

Clear discounts for families and students

Travelers younger than 18 can pass through Clear with an adult for free, but Clear no longer offers a college student discount. However, Clear does offer family plans that include up to three additional adults on a primary membership for $125 per additional person, per year.

Try Clear for free with a referral code

TPG readers can try a two-month free trial using this link.

Bottom line

Not only do TSA PreCheck, Global Entry and Clear help travelers save time, but it’s also possible to get these memberships without paying full price. Before you sign up for one or more of the programs, see if you can get a membership for free or at a reduced cost by using one of these methods.

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