DFW TSA Security Wait Times
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Fast
(under 15 min)
Historical
Fast
Live Data
TSA Checkpoint Operating Hours
Friday8 / 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 - 10:00 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: 6:23:19 AM
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Current Security Wait Times
4
Average Wait
minutes
6
Peak Hours
minutes
2
Off-Peak
minutes
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Terminal A
A12 (Priority)
0
minutes
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FastestTerminal AA12 (Priority)
0 minTerminal AA21 (Priority)
0 minTerminal AA35 (Priority)
0 minTerminal CC10 (Priority)
0 minTerminal CC10 (TSA Pre)
0 minTerminal CC11 (Priority)
0 minTerminal DD30 (General)
0 minTerminal EE18 (TSA Pre)
0 minTerminal EE8 (Priority)
0 minTerminal AA21 (General)
3 minTerminal BB30 (General)
3 minTerminal BB30 (Priority)
3 minTerminal BB30 (TSA Pre)
3 minTerminal BB9 (General)
3 minTerminal BB9 (Priority)
3 minTerminal BB9 (TSA Pre)
3 minTerminal CC11 (General)
3 minTerminal CC20 (General)
3 minTerminal CC20 (TSA Pre)
3 minTerminal DD30 (TSA Pre)
3 minTerminal EE18 (General)
3 minTerminal EE8 (General)
3 minTerminal EE8 (TSA Pre)
3 minTerminal AA12 (General)
5 minTerminal DD22 (General)
6 minTerminal EE33 (Priority)
6 minTerminal AA35 (General)
7 minTerminal EE16 (TSA Pre)
7 minTerminal EE33 (General)
7 minTerminal AA21 (TSA Pre)
8 minTerminal DD18 (General)
28 minPro Tip: Check which terminal your airline uses before choosing security checkpoints. Wait times can vary significantly between terminals.
Terminal Wait Times
Terminal A
A12 (General)
5
Terminal A
A12 (Priority)
0
Terminal A
A21 (General)
3
Terminal A
A21 (Priority)
0
Terminal A
A21 (TSA Pre)
8
Terminal A
A35 (General)
7
Terminal A
A35 (Priority)
0
Terminal B
B30 (General)
3
Terminal B
B30 (Priority)
3
Terminal B
B30 (TSA Pre)
3
Terminal B
B9 (General)
3
Terminal B
B9 (Priority)
3
Terminal B
B9 (TSA Pre)
3
Terminal C
C10 (Priority)
0
Terminal C
C10 (TSA Pre)
0
Terminal C
C11 (General)
3
Terminal C
C11 (Priority)
0
Terminal C
C20 (General)
3
Terminal C
C20 (TSA Pre)
3
Terminal D
D18 (General)
28
Terminal D
D22 (General)
6
Terminal D
D30 (General)
0
Terminal D
D30 (TSA Pre)
3
Terminal E
E16 (TSA Pre)
7
Terminal E
E18 (General)
3
Terminal E
E18 (TSA Pre)
0
Terminal E
E33 (General)
7
Terminal E
E33 (Priority)
6
Terminal E
E8 (General)
3
Terminal E
E8 (Priority)
0
Terminal E
E8 (TSA Pre)
3
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DFW Security FAQs
The average TSA security wait time at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is approximately 4 minutes. During peak hours (typically 5-8 AM and 4-7 PM), wait times can be 6 minutes or longer. Off-peak hours typically see wait times of 2 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 2 minutes compared to 4 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: 2 min vs 4 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