SJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

San Jose, CA · Medium Hub

10
minutes estimated wait
Source: estimated · Updated 6/4/2026, 5:39:14 PM · Confidence: medium
Best Time to Go
12:00 AM
~3 min average wait
Busiest Time
5:00 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 SJC by hour of day, based on historical data and traveler reports.

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

TSA Checkpoints at SJC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current TSA wait time at SJC?

The current estimated TSA security wait time at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is approximately 10 minutes (estimated data, last updated 6/4/2026, 5:39:14 PM).

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

The quietest time for TSA security at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is typically around 12:00 AM 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 SJC have?

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport has 2 TSA security checkpoint(s): Terminal A Checkpoint, Terminal B Checkpoint.

Does SJC have TSA PreCheck?

Yes, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) offers TSA PreCheck lanes. PreCheck wait times are typically 30-50% shorter than general screening lanes.

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