SMF — Sacramento International Airport

Sacramento, CA · Medium Hub

10
minutes estimated wait
Source: estimated · Updated 6/4/2026, 5:36:44 PM · Confidence: medium
Best Time to Go
1:00 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 SMF by hour of day, based on historical data and traveler reports.

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

TSA Checkpoints at SMF

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current TSA wait time at SMF?

The current estimated TSA security wait time at Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is approximately 10 minutes (estimated data, last updated 6/4/2026, 5:36:44 PM).

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

The quietest time for TSA security at Sacramento International Airport is typically around 1:00 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 SMF have?

Sacramento International Airport has 2 TSA security checkpoint(s): Terminal A Checkpoint, Terminal B Checkpoint.

Does SMF have TSA PreCheck?

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

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