SEA TSA Security Wait Times
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
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Current Security Wait Times
Peak Security Times
Busiest Hours
- 5:00 AM - 8:00 AM (Morning rush)
- 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Midday peak)
- 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (Evening rush)
Busiest Days
- Monday mornings
- Friday afternoons
- Sunday evenings
Tips to Minimize Security Wait Times
Before You Arrive
- Check in online 24 hours before
- Use mobile boarding passes
- Pack liquids in checked baggage
- Wear easy-to-remove shoes
At Security
- Have ID and boarding pass ready
- Remove electronics from bags
- Empty pockets completely
- Follow 3-1-1 liquids rule
Recommended Arrival Times at SEA
Domestic Flights
105 minutes
before scheduled departure
International Flights
150 minutes
before scheduled departure
Security Programs & Services
Expedited screening for pre-approved travelers
Includes TSA PreCheck benefits
Skip to the front of security lines
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TSA PreCheck Checkpoints (5)
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- • 5:00 AM - 8:00 AM
- • 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- • Sunday evenings
- • Monday mornings
- • Consider TSA PreCheck
- • Have ID & boarding pass ready
- • Follow 3-1-1 liquids rule
- • Remove large electronics
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