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MCO TSA Security Wait Times

Orlando International Airport

Moderate
(15-30 min)
Historical
Moderate
Live Data

TSA Checkpoint Operating Hours

Sunday0 / 2 Open

Terminal EAST

East Checkpoint
4:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Closed

Terminal WEST

West Checkpoint
4:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Closed
Hours may vary during holidaysUpdated: 8:12:50 PM

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Current Security Wait Times

19
Average Wait
minutes
29
Peak Hours
minutes
11
Off-Peak
minutes

Fastest Terminal Comparison

Fastest Right Now
+1h Forecast
TSA Security (Expected)
14
minutes
Save 12 min vs slowest
Fastest+1h ForecastTSA Security (Expected)
14 min
+2h ForecastTSA Security (Expected)
17 min
All TerminalsTSA Security (Expected)
18 min
+3h ForecastTSA Security (Expected)
18 min
+4h ForecastTSA Security (Expected)
26 min

Pro Tip: Check which terminal your airline uses before choosing security checkpoints. Wait times can vary significantly between terminals.

Terminal Wait Times

All Terminals
TSA Security (Expected)
18
+1h Forecast
TSA Security (Expected)
14
+2h Forecast
TSA Security (Expected)
17
+3h Forecast
TSA Security (Expected)
18
+4h Forecast
TSA Security (Expected)
26

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MCO Security FAQs

The average TSA security wait time at Orlando International Airport (MCO) is approximately 19 minutes. During peak hours (typically 5-8 AM and 4-7 PM), wait times can be 29 minutes or longer. Off-peak hours typically see wait times of 11 minutes.
Yes, Orlando International Airport offers TSA PreCheck lanes at security checkpoints. TSA PreCheck can reduce your wait time by 50% or more, with average waits of 10 minutes compared to 19 minutes in regular lanes.
The best times to go through security at Orlando 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 Orlando 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
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TSA PreCheckRECOMMENDED

Skip the regular line with TSA PreCheck. Average wait time: 8 min vs 19 min regular

Keep shoes on
Laptop stays in bag
No jacket removal
Learn more about TSA PreCheck

PreCheck Checkpoints4

WEST Checkpoint
EAST Checkpoint
EAST FIS
WEST FIS
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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

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