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SLC TSA Security Wait Times

Salt Lake City International Airport

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(under 15 min)
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TSA Checkpoint Operating Hours

Saturday2 / 2 Open

Checkpoint 14

Main
12:00 AM - 1:00 AM, 3:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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Checkpoint 15

International
6:00 AM - 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Open Now
Hours may vary during holidaysUpdated: 7:22:55 AM

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Current Security Wait Times

11
Average Wait
minutes
17
Peak Hours
minutes
7
Off-Peak
minutes

Fastest Terminal Comparison

Fastest Right Now
All Terminals
TSA Security (Expected)
6
minutes
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FastestAll TerminalsTSA Security (Expected)
6 min
+4h ForecastTSA Security (Expected)
6 min
+2h ForecastTSA Security (Expected)
10 min
+1h ForecastTSA Security (Expected)
11 min
+3h ForecastTSA Security (Expected)
20 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)
6
+1h Forecast
TSA Security (Expected)
11
+2h Forecast
TSA Security (Expected)
10
+3h Forecast
TSA Security (Expected)
20
+4h Forecast
TSA Security (Expected)
6

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SLC Security FAQs

The average TSA security wait time at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is approximately 11 minutes. During peak hours (typically 5-8 AM and 4-7 PM), wait times can be 17 minutes or longer. Off-peak hours typically see wait times of 7 minutes.
Yes, Salt Lake City International Airport offers TSA PreCheck lanes at security checkpoints. TSA PreCheck can reduce your wait time by 50% or more, with average waits of 6 minutes compared to 11 minutes in regular lanes.
The best times to go through security at Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City 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: 4 min vs 11 min regular

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

PreCheck Checkpoints3

Terminal 1
Terminal 2
International - SLC3
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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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