COPA Airlines terminal and check-in

Where COPA Airlines checks in and departs

The airport lists COPA Airlines's MIA flights as international.

Concourse J

Gates J2 to J18, through Checkpoint 8, 9 or 10. International arrivals through J exit on Level 3.

Checkpoint 8Gates H3 to H17, J2 to J184 a.m. to 8:15 p.m.TSA PreCheck: TSA Precheck available during checkpoint hours. TSA PreCheck Touchless ID lane for PreCheck members flying Delta Air Lines and United Airlines who opt in through the airline's app or profileno ID or boarding pass shown at the lane. Families on the Fly is available at this checkpoint
Checkpoint 9Gates H3 to H17, J2 to J18Open 24 HoursTSA PreCheck: TSA Precheck available during checkpoint hours. Families on the Fly is available at this checkpoint
Checkpoint 10Gates J2 to J18, H3 to H174:15 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.TSA PreCheck: TSA Precheck available during checkpoint hours. Families on the Fly is available at this checkpoint

COPA Airlines at MIA: terminal and concourse

Which terminal is COPA Airlines at MIA?

COPA Airlines departs from Concourse J (South Terminal), and its check-in counters are 590-598. MIA files its concourses under three terminals: North Terminal holds Concourse D; Central Terminal holds Concourse E, Concourse F and Concourse G; South Terminal holds Concourse H and Concourse J.

Connecting through MIA with COPA Airlines

Can I walk between terminals at MIA?

H-J Connector: for COPA Airlines, it leads from Concourse J toward Concourse H.

COPA Airlines passengers who need a concourse in another terminal use Level 3, which carries the airport's interterminal moving walkways.

Where do I go after an international arrival at MIA?

For COPA Airlines: International arrivals through J exit on Level 3.

International arrival, onward U.S. flight: When U.S. entry inspection is required at MIA, collect checked bags before Customs. Follow your flight’s arrival instructions.

Connecting at MIA

Lounges nearby

Lounges in Concourse J

These lounges are listed in Concourse J; none is run by COPA Airlines, so check each lounge's page for who it admits.

Food and shops near its gates

Concourse J

8 places to eat and shop after security in Concourse J, among them:

All places in Concourse J

Getting to the gate and arriving

Moving between H and J

The South Terminal map shows the H–J connector. Use this to understand the relationship between the two concourses, not as a promise of an unrestricted connection for every itinerary.

Neither the D Skytrain nor the E Train serves H and J. For movement between terminal areas, MIA documents Level 3 moving walkways.

J international arrivals are on Level 3

International arrivals through J are on Level 3. Domestic baggage claim is on Level 1. If someone is meeting you, distinguish your arrival type and level instead of simply saying “South Terminal.”

Animal-relief area in the connector

An indoor animal-relief area is listed after security in the H–J connector, across from InMotion. The outdoor J relief area near Door 28 was listed as temporarily closed for construction when reviewed; do not rely on it without checking at the airport.

Trains, buses and shuttles

This service boards at or beside Concourse J, where COPA Airlines flies from.

PortMiami pre-arranged cruise line transportationNorth bus station (Concourse D, Level 1, Door 1) or South bus station (Concourse J, Level 1, Door 33)

Parking and pickup

The airport lists these car parks for Concourse J.

Other airlines in the same concourse

What airlines are in Concourse J at MIA?

9 more airlines in Concourse J on the airline list

South Terminal guide

South Terminal guideConcourses H and J, gates H3 to H17 and J2 to J18, through Checkpoints 8, 9 and 10. International arrivals through J exit on Level 3.