SAN TSA Security Wait Times
San Diego International Airport
Moderate
(15-30 min)
Historical
Live data
Moderate
Live Data
TSA Checkpoint Operating Hours
Friday0 / 3 Open
Checkpoint 10
Terminal 1 Checkpoint
4:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Terminal 2
Gates 20-32 Checkpoint
3:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Gates 33-51 Checkpoint
4:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Hours may vary during holidaysUpdated: 12:16:24 AM
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Current Security Wait TimesLIVE
18
Average Wait
minutes
27
Peak Hours
minutes
11
Off-Peak
minutes
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SAN Security FAQs
The average TSA security wait time at San Diego International Airport (SAN) is approximately 18 minutes. During peak hours (typically 5-8 AM and 4-7 PM), wait times can be 27 minutes or longer. Off-peak hours typically see wait times of 11 minutes.
Yes, San Diego International Airport offers TSA PreCheck lanes at security checkpoints. TSA PreCheck can reduce your wait time by 50% or more, with average waits of 9 minutes compared to 18 minutes in regular lanes.
The best times to go through security at San Diego 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 San Diego 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: 7 min vs 18 min regular
Keep shoes on
Laptop stays in bag
No jacket removal
PreCheck Checkpoints5
Commuter
Terminal 1 West
Terminal 2 West
Terminal 1 East
+1 more checkpoints
Learn about TSA PreCheck →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