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San Francisco, CA
San Francisco (SFO) uses private security
Screening is handled by Covenant Aviation Security (TSA Screening Partnership Program).
No current data for San Francisco (SFO)
Wait time data is temporarily unavailable. It refreshes every minute.
View all airportsWe're collecting wait time data for San Francisco (SFO). Check back in a few minutes. We also track immigration wait times across 1 terminal, with separate numbers for citizens, visitors, and expedited programs like Global Entry. Data refreshes every minute from airport sensors and official APIs.
TSA PreCheck or Global Entry saves 5-10 minutes at most checkpoints. It costs $78 for five years.
Early morning (5-7 AM) and late afternoon (4-6 PM) are typically the busiest. Check current wait times before heading to the airport.
How long is security at San Francisco (SFO)?
Security wait times at San Francisco (SFO) vary by time of day. The 5-7 AM rush and 4-6 PM wave are typically the worst. Lufthaven tracks live data from airport sensors, updated every minute.
Does San Francisco (SFO) have TSA PreCheck?
Yes, San Francisco (SFO) has TSA PreCheck lanes available. San Francisco uses private security screening by Covenant Aviation Security under the TSA Screening Partnership Program, but PreCheck works the same way -- same benefits, typically 5-10 minutes faster than the standard line.
What are immigration wait times at San Francisco (SFO)?
Lufthaven tracks arrival immigration wait times at San Francisco (SFO). Expedited lanes (e-gates, Global Entry) are shown separately when available. Data is sourced from official government APIs.
Lufthaven collects security wait times every 60 seconds from official airport APIs and government data sources across 40+ airports worldwide. Sources include airport checkpoint sensors, CBP immigration feeds, and direct airport authority APIs. The headline number shows the longest checkpoint wait so you can plan for the worst case. Per-checkpoint breakdowns let you pick the shortest line. Immigration data covers 46 airports including select international terminals. All data refreshes automatically without reloading the page.