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TSA Checkpoint Operating Hours

Monday0 / 9 Open

A20

3:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Closed

E8

3:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Closed

PS1

Private Suites

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Closed

Terminal B

Checkpoint B30

4:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Closed

Checkpoint B9

4:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Closed

Terminal C

Checkpoint C21

3:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Closed

Checkpoint C10

5:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Closed

Terminal D

Checkpoint D30

3:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Closed

Terminal E

Checkpoint E16

4:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Closed

Hours may vary during holidaysUpdated:

Terminal A

2min

A12 (General)

Terminal A

0min

A12 (Priority)

Terminal A

7min

A21 (General)

Terminal A

0min

A21 (Priority)

Terminal A

4min

A21 (TSA Pre)

Terminal A

5min

A35 (General)

Terminal A

0min

A35 (Priority)

Terminal B

2min

B30 (General)

Terminal B

2min

B30 (Priority)

Terminal B

0min

B30 (TSA Pre)

Terminal B

5min

B9 (General)

Terminal B

2min

B9 (Priority)

Terminal B

2min

B9 (TSA Pre)

Terminal C

0min

C10 (General)

Terminal C

0min

C10 (Priority)

Terminal C

0min

C10 (TSA Pre)

Terminal C

11min

C11 (General)

Terminal C

2min

C11 (Priority)

Terminal C

0min

C11 (TSA Pre)

Terminal C

7min

C20 (General)

Terminal C

2min

C20 (TSA Pre)

Terminal D

10min

D18 (General)

Terminal D

0min

D18 (TSA Pre)

Terminal D

8min

D22 (General)

Terminal D

0min

D30 (General)

Terminal D

2min

D30 (TSA Pre)

Terminal E

2min

E16 (TSA Pre)

Terminal E

7min

E18 (General)

Terminal E

0min

E18 (TSA Pre)

Terminal E

11min

E33 (General)

Terminal E

0min

E33 (Priority)

Terminal E

9min

E8 (General)

Terminal E

0min

E8 (Priority)

Terminal E

2min

E8 (TSA Pre)

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Wait distribution

DFW · historical pattern

0–5 m4%

5–10 m6%

10–15 m10%

15–20 m14%

20–30 m22%

30–45 m26%

45–60 m12%

60+ m6%

P50 24 min

P90 52 min

P99 78 min

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DFW Security FAQs

The average TSA security wait time at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is approximately 22 minutes. During peak hours (typically 5-8 AM and 4-7 PM), wait times can be 33 minutes or longer. Off-peak hours typically see wait times of 13 minutes.

TSA security lines at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) currently average about 22 minutes. TSA PreCheck lanes are typically under 11 minutes. Wait times are updated every 5 minutes based on real-time data.

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 22 minutes in regular lanes.

The best times to go through TSA 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.