OAK — Oakland International Airport

Oakland, CA · Medium Hub

14
minutes estimated wait
Source: estimated · Updated 6/4/2026, 5:33:27 PM · Confidence: medium
Best Time to Go
11:00 PM
~3 min average wait
Busiest Time
7:00 AM
~22 min average wait
Traveler Reports
0
Crowdsourced data points
Checkpoints
2
Security screening areas

Hourly Wait Time Pattern

Average TSA wait times at OAK by hour of day, based on historical data and traveler reports.

TimeAvg WaitData Source
3:00 AM
6 min
Historical
4:00 AM
15 min
Historical
5:00 AM
20 min
Historical
6:00 AM
17 min
Historical
7:00 AM
22 min
Historical
8:00 AM
16 min
Historical
9:00 AM
14 min
Historical
10:00 AM
14 min
Historical
11:00 AM
17 min
Historical
12:00 PM
17 min
Historical
1:00 PM
13 min
Historical
2:00 PM
11 min
Historical
3:00 PM
12 min
Historical
4:00 PM
14 min
Historical
5:00 PM
15 min
Historical
6:00 PM
13 min
Historical
7:00 PM
10 min
Historical
8:00 PM
7 min
Historical
9:00 PM
5 min
Historical
10:00 PM
4 min
Historical
11:00 PM
3 min
Historical

TSA Checkpoints at OAK

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current TSA wait time at OAK?

The current estimated TSA security wait time at Oakland International Airport (OAK) is approximately 14 minutes (estimated data, last updated 6/4/2026, 5:33:27 PM).

What is the best time to go through TSA at OAK?

The quietest time for TSA security at Oakland International Airport is typically around 11:00 PM with an average wait of 3 minutes. The busiest time is around 7:00 AM with waits averaging 22 minutes.

How many TSA checkpoints does OAK have?

Oakland International Airport has 2 TSA security checkpoint(s): Terminal 1 Checkpoint, Terminal 2 Checkpoint.

Does OAK have TSA PreCheck?

Yes, Oakland International Airport (OAK) offers TSA PreCheck lanes. PreCheck wait times are typically 30-50% shorter than general screening lanes.

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