Average TSA wait times at SAN by hour of day, based on historical data and traveler reports.
| Time | Avg Wait | Data Source |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4 min | Crowdsourced |
| 3:00 AM | 3 min | Historical |
| 4:00 AM | 9 min | Historical |
| 5:00 AM | 22 min | Historical |
| 6:00 AM | 21 min | Historical |
| 7:00 AM | 17 min | Historical |
| 8:00 AM | 16 min | Historical |
| 9:00 AM | 19 min | Historical |
| 10:00 AM | 17 min | Historical |
| 11:00 AM | 17 min | Historical |
| 12:00 PM | 16 min | Historical |
| 1:00 PM | 11 min | Historical |
| 2:00 PM | 12 min | Historical |
| 3:00 PM | 12 min | Historical |
| 4:00 PM | 11 min | Historical |
| 5:00 PM | 10 min | Historical |
| 6:00 PM | 9 min | Historical |
| 7:00 PM | 9 min | Historical |
| 8:00 PM | 8 min | Historical |
| 9:00 PM | 5 min | Historical |
| 10:00 PM | 3 min | Historical |
| 11:00 PM | 3 min | Historical |
The current estimated TSA security wait time at San Diego International Airport (SAN) is approximately 9 minutes (estimated data, last updated 6/4/2026, 5:36:17 PM).
The quietest time for TSA security at San Diego 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.
San Diego International Airport has 3 TSA security checkpoint(s): Terminal 1 Checkpoint, Terminal 2 East Checkpoint, Terminal 2 West Checkpoint.
Yes, San Diego International Airport (SAN) offers TSA PreCheck lanes. PreCheck wait times are typically 30-50% shorter than general screening lanes.
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