RDU — Raleigh-Durham International Airport

Raleigh, NC · Medium Hub

12
minutes estimated wait
Source: estimated · Updated 6/4/2026, 5:38:16 PM · Confidence: medium
Best Time to Go
10:00 PM
~3 min average wait
Busiest Time
5:00 AM
~22 min average wait
Traveler Reports
0
Crowdsourced data points
Checkpoints
3
Security screening areas

Hourly Wait Time Pattern

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

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

TSA Checkpoints at RDU

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current TSA wait time at RDU?

The current estimated TSA security wait time at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is approximately 12 minutes (estimated data, last updated 6/4/2026, 5:38:16 PM).

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

The quietest time for TSA security at Raleigh-Durham International Airport is typically around 10:00 PM with an average wait of 3 minutes. The busiest time is around 5:00 AM with waits averaging 22 minutes.

How many TSA checkpoints does RDU have?

Raleigh-Durham International Airport has 3 TSA security checkpoint(s): Terminal 1 Checkpoint, Terminal 2 Checkpoint A, Terminal 2 Checkpoint B.

Does RDU have TSA PreCheck?

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

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