DFW TSA Security Wait Times
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Moderate
(15-30 min)
Historical
Live data
Moderate
Live Data
TSA Checkpoint Operating Hours
Sunday0 / 8 Open
A20
A20
3:00 AM - 8:00 PM
E8
E8
3:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Terminal B
Checkpoint B30
4:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Checkpoint B9
4:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Terminal C
Checkpoint C21
3:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Checkpoint C10
5:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Terminal D
Checkpoint D30
3:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Terminal E
Checkpoint E16
4:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Hours may vary during holidaysUpdated: 12:03:23 AM
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Current Security Wait TimesLIVE
21
Average Wait
minutes
32
Peak Hours
minutes
13
Off-Peak
minutes
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16
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26
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DFW Security FAQs
The average TSA security wait time at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is approximately 21 minutes. During peak hours (typically 5-8 AM and 4-7 PM), wait times can be 32 minutes or longer. Off-peak hours typically see wait times of 13 minutes.
Yes, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport offers TSA PreCheck lanes at security checkpoints. TSA PreCheck can reduce your wait time by 50% or more, with average waits of 11 minutes compared to 21 minutes in regular lanes.
The best times to go through security at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport are typically early morning (5:00-6:00 AM) and mid-afternoon (2:00-4:00 PM). Avoid peak hours between 5:00-8:00 AM for morning business flights and 4:00-7:00 PM for evening departures when security lines are longest.
For domestic flights at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, arrive at least 90 minutes before departure. For international flights, arrive 150 minutes early to allow time for security, immigration, and boarding. If traveling during holidays or peak seasons, add an extra 30 minutes.
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Recommended Arrival
Domestic Flights
90 min
before departure
International Flights
150 min
before departure
TSA PreCheckRECOMMENDED
Skip the regular line with TSA PreCheck. Average wait time: 8 min vs 21 min regular
Keep shoes on
Laptop stays in bag
No jacket removal
Quick Tips
Peak Hours
- • 5:00 AM - 8:00 AM
- • 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- • Sunday evenings
- • Monday mornings
At Security
- • Consider TSA PreCheck
- • Have ID & boarding pass ready
- • Follow 3-1-1 liquids rule
- • Remove large electronics
Security Programs
- TSA PreCheck
- Global Entry
- CLEAR