SFO TSA Security Wait Times
San Francisco International Airport
Fast
(under 15 min)
Historical
Fast
Live Data
TSA Checkpoint Operating Hours
Friday5 / 6 Open
Checkpoint 35
Security Checkpoint T1 B Mezzanine
4:00 AM - 11:00 PM
International Terminal
Boarding Area A Checkpoint
12:00 AM - 1:00 AM, 5:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Boarding Area G Checkpoint
12:00 AM - 1:00 AM, 6:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Terminal 1
Boarding Area B Checkpoint
12:00 AM - 1:00 AM, 11:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Terminal 2
Boarding Area D Checkpoint
4:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Terminal 3
Boarding Area F1 Checkpoint
4:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Hours may vary during holidaysUpdated: 8:34:38 AM
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Current Security Wait Times
9
Average Wait
minutes
14
Peak Hours
minutes
5
Off-Peak
minutes
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SFO Security FAQs
The average TSA security wait time at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is approximately 9 minutes. During peak hours (typically 5-8 AM and 4-7 PM), wait times can be 14 minutes or longer. Off-peak hours typically see wait times of 5 minutes.
Yes, San Francisco International Airport offers TSA PreCheck lanes at security checkpoints. TSA PreCheck can reduce your wait time by 50% or more, with average waits of 5 minutes compared to 9 minutes in regular lanes.
The best times to go through security at San Francisco 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 Francisco 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: 4 min vs 9 min regular
Keep shoes on
Laptop stays in bag
No jacket removal
PreCheck Checkpoints9
International G
T-1 Area B
T-1 Area C
T-2 Area D
+5 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