Hit post too soon - I always (or almost always) travel w/ just carry-on. That does help - but yous is probably not the only flight landing about the same time. So even IF you are at the front of the queue for your flight - you might be behind folks from other flights.

Experience from today on flight from Europe to SFO.

Scheduled arrival 11:55
Actual arrival 12:25. Strong headwind over Atlantic and incoming air traffic control delays.

5min walk from plane, 3 people in line at passport control - 2min total wait. No line at customs as most people were waiting for checked bags.

So from the time plane parked to curbside was about 12min total but perhaps today was a good day.

I think the only thing that would keep you detained is if you get pulled aside into the secondary check line depending on the immigration official you get. Yes. It has to do with attitudes unfortunately. However, if you have a carryon they will usually just let you go free.

But J62, that took a total of 42 minutes (in that your plane was late arriving, not an uncommon occurence at SFO). So if Keston only has a total of one hour I do think going on what you experienced today he will be late getting to his gig. Best wishes Keston, but what will happen if you are late? And where is the performance?

Wow, what great responses! Thank you all so much! The gig is right off the 101, off I believe 9th steet. From what I have been told it is only a block or two from the freeway. If later than 1:30, there will be some other form of entertainment going on.

Hi Keston, my stepgrandson is in a band too, I sure understand the pressure you are under!!! I hope even if you are late that you will be able to do your gig. Let us know the outcome please! And best wishes to you..I truly hope the flight is early, you can get through immigration and custom real quick and that you make it on time for your gig.