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TSA Checkpoint Operating Hours

Saturday3 / 5 Open

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3:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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E8

3:00 AM - 9:00 PM

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Terminal C

Checkpoint C21

3:00 AM - 4:00 AM

Closed

Checkpoint C10

5:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Closed

Terminal E

Checkpoint E16

4:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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Terminal A

1min

A12 (General)

Terminal A

0min

A12 (Priority)

Terminal A

1min

A21 (General)

Terminal A

5min

A21 (Priority)

Terminal A

0min

A21 (TSA Pre)

Terminal A

1min

A35 (General)

Terminal A

0min

A35 (Priority)

Terminal B

1min

B30 (General)

Terminal B

1min

B30 (Priority)

Terminal B

0min

B30 (TSA Pre)

Terminal B

20min

B9 (General)

Terminal B

11min

B9 (Priority)

Terminal B

1min

B9 (TSA Pre)

Terminal C

0min

C10 (General)

Terminal C

0min

C10 (Priority)

Terminal C

0min

C10 (TSA Pre)

Terminal C

14min

C11 (General)

Terminal C

1min

C11 (Priority)

Terminal C

0min

C11 (TSA Pre)

Terminal C

1min

C20 (General)

Terminal C

4min

C20 (TSA Pre)

Terminal D

6min

D18 (General)

Terminal D

0min

D18 (TSA Pre)

Terminal D

6min

D22 (General)

Terminal D

0min

D30 (General)

Terminal D

1min

D30 (TSA Pre)

Terminal E

1min

E16 (TSA Pre)

Terminal E

1min

E18 (General)

Terminal E

0min

E18 (TSA Pre)

Terminal E

17min

E33 (General)

Terminal E

1min

E33 (Priority)

Terminal E

1min

E8 (General)

Terminal E

0min

E8 (Priority)

Terminal E

1min

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 26 minutes. During peak hours (typically 5-8 AM and 4-7 PM), wait times can be 39 minutes or longer. Off-peak hours typically see wait times of 16 minutes.

TSA security lines at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) currently average about 26 minutes. TSA PreCheck lanes are typically under 13 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 13 minutes compared to 26 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.