NOTICE: Due to the ongoing government shutdown, travelers should anticipate longer security lines and potential flight delays. Please plan to arrive at the airport 30–60 minutes earlier than usual. Pack light if possible, download your airline's app, and keep your phone charged to stay informed of real-time updates and communications.

Denver International Airport Security Wait Times

GROUND DELAY: There is a ground delay in effect averaging 1 hour and 28 minutes due to wind.

Typical Security Wait Time In Denver

Passengers moving through the security checkpoints at Denver International Airport should anticipate waiting on average for:

18 minutes and 18 seconds*

Weather

Clear

53°

Clear

Wind Speed

7 mph

Wind Gust

9 mph

Visibility

6 miles

TSA Pre

Available

Terminal MAIN

  • A Bridge Checkpoint Closed
  • North Checkpoint Open
  • South Checkpoint Open

Denver International Airport Security Wait Times

DEN : Denver, CO

12 am - 1 am
7 m
1 am - 2 am
3 m
2 am - 3 am
0 m
3 am - 4 am
12 m
4 am - 5 am
22 m
5 am - 6 am
17 m
6 am - 7 am
19 m
7 am - 8 am
17 m
8 am - 9 am
12 m
9 am - 10 am
19 m
10 am - 11 am
12 m
11 am - 12 pm
8 m
12 pm - 1 pm
17 m
1 pm - 2 pm
20 m
2 pm - 3 pm
17 m
3 pm - 4 pm
13 m
4 pm - 5 pm
19 m
5 pm - 6 pm
11 m
6 pm - 7 pm
17 m
7 pm - 8 pm
15 m
8 pm - 9 pm
20 m
9 pm - 10 pm
15 m
10 pm - 11 pm
7 m

* Wait times are estimates, subject to change, and may not be indicative of your experience.