Security wait times at John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA)
Santa Ana, California KSNA #41 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
- No delays reported Updated 2 min ago
- Weather now
- MVFR 68°F Observed 14 min ago
- Late departures
- 24.0%May 2026 to July 2026
- Security line
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Security wait at SNA
No security reports for SNA 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 area has its own TSA checkpoint on the upper Departures level, and each checkpoint has TSA PreCheck lanes. CLEAR is also available. All checkpoints open at 4 a.m., according to a third-party guide.
- A REAL ID or a passport is required for U.S. domestic flights, according to a third-party guide. The requirement took effect May 7, 2025.
- Arrive two hours before domestic flights and three hours before international flights, according to a third-party guide.
- SNA has an overnight operating curfew, restricting flights from about 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. according to a third-party guide, so check with your airline before booking a late or early flight.
Reviewed October 9, 2026. Confirm details on the official airport website. Spotted a change?
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