Average TSA wait times at SFO by hour of day, based on historical data and traveler reports.
| Time | Avg Wait | Data Source |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4 min | Historical |
| 1:00 AM | 4 min | Historical |
| 2:00 AM | 4 min | Historical |
| 3:00 AM | 5 min | Historical |
| 4:00 AM | 10 min | Historical |
| 5:00 AM | 17 min | Historical |
| 6:00 AM | 22 min | Historical |
| 7:00 AM | 28 min | Historical |
| 8:00 AM | 22 min | Historical |
| 9:00 AM | 25 min | Historical |
| 10:00 AM | 24 min | Historical |
| 11:00 AM | 24 min | Historical |
| 12:00 PM | 22 min | Historical |
| 1:00 PM | 16 min | Historical |
| 2:00 PM | 16 min | Historical |
| 3:00 PM | 16 min | Historical |
| 4:00 PM | 13 min | Historical |
| 5:00 PM | 15 min | Historical |
| 6:00 PM | 13 min | Historical |
| 7:00 PM | 13 min | Historical |
| 8:00 PM | 16 min | Historical |
| 9:00 PM | 19 min | Historical |
| 10:00 PM | 12 min | Historical |
| 11:00 PM | 6 min | Historical |
The current estimated TSA security wait time at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is approximately 14 minutes (estimated data, last updated 6/4/2026, 5:36:18 PM).
The quietest time for TSA security at San Francisco International Airport is typically around 1:00 AM with an average wait of 4 minutes. The busiest time is around 7:00 AM with waits averaging 28 minutes.
San Francisco International Airport has 5 TSA security checkpoint(s): International Terminal A, International Terminal G, Terminal 1 Checkpoint, Terminal 2 Checkpoint, Terminal 3 Checkpoint.
Yes, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) offers TSA PreCheck lanes. PreCheck wait times are typically 30-50% shorter than general screening lanes.
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