Security wait times at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
San Francisco, California KSFO #10 US airport by passengers
Official wait times are not published as open data, so we combine what travelers report with practical checkpoint advice.
- FAA status
- Ground delay program Updated just now
- Weather now
- MVFR 59°F Observed 7 h ago
- Late departures
- 34.2%May 2026 to July 2026
- Security line
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Security wait at SFO
No security reports for SFO in the past week. The TSA does not publish wait times as open data, so this page fills in as travelers report. Be the first to report
Checkpoints and tips
Each terminal has its own checkpoints. Lines are longest during the morning and early evening banks.
- TSA PreCheck is available.
- Check the SFO site for checkpoint hours; not every checkpoint is open all day.
Reviewed October 8, 2026. Confirm details on the official airport website. Spotted a change?
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