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.

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Security Wait Times

Typical Security Wait Time In Dallas

Passengers moving through the security checkpoints at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport should anticipate waiting on average for:

12 minutes*

Weather

Clear

54°

Clear

Wind Speed

3 mph

Wind Gust

5 mph

Visibility

6 miles

TSA Pre

Available

E8

  • E8 Open

Terminal A

  • Checkpoint A21 Open

Terminal B

  • Checkpoint B30 Open
  • Checkpoint B9 Open

Terminal C

  • Checkpoint C21 Open

Terminal D

  • Checkpoint D30 Open

Terminal E

  • Checkpoint E16 Open

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Security Wait Times

DFW : Dallas, TX

4 am - 5 am
21 m
5 am - 6 am
16 m
6 am - 7 am
15 m
7 am - 8 am
15 m
8 am - 9 am
16 m
9 am - 10 am
7 m
10 am - 11 am
14 m
11 am - 12 pm
19 m
12 pm - 1 pm
25 m
1 pm - 2 pm
3 m
2 pm - 3 pm
18 m
3 pm - 4 pm
19 m
4 pm - 5 pm
21 m
5 pm - 6 pm
14 m
6 pm - 7 pm
9 m
7 pm - 8 pm
6 m
8 pm - 9 pm
5 m
9 pm - 10 pm
5 m
10 pm - 11 pm
0 m

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