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.

San Francisco International Airport Security Wait Times

Below are the estimated security wait times for San Francisco International today.

Typical Security Wait Time In San Francisco

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

14 minutes and 24 seconds*

Weather

57°

Clouds

Wind Speed

10 mph

Wind Gust

12 mph

Visibility

6 miles

TSA Pre

Available

International Terminal

Boarding Area A Checkpoint Open
Boarding Area G Checkpoint Open

Terminal 1

Boarding Area B Checkpoint Open
Boarding Area C Checkpoint Open

Terminal 2

Boarding Area D Checkpoint Open

Terminal 3

Boarding Area F1 Checkpoint Open
Boarding Area F3 Checkpoint Closed

San Francisco International Airport Security Wait Times

SFO : San Francisco, CA

12 am - 1 am

6 m

1 am - 2 am

9 m

2 am - 3 am

15 m

3 am - 4 am

11 m

4 am - 5 am

15 m

5 am - 6 am

18 m

6 am - 7 am

10 m

7 am - 8 am

11 m

8 am - 9 am

14 m

9 am - 10 am

8 m

10 am - 11 am

12 m

11 am - 12 pm

8 m

12 pm - 1 pm

11 m

1 pm - 2 pm

7 m

2 pm - 3 pm

12 m

3 pm - 4 pm

16 m

4 pm - 5 pm

23 m

5 pm - 6 pm

10 m

6 pm - 7 pm

18 m

7 pm - 8 pm

11 m

8 pm - 9 pm

14 m

9 pm - 10 pm

12 m

10 pm - 11 pm

11 m

11 pm - 12 am

4 m

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