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San Francisco, CA
San Francisco (SFO) uses private security
Screening is handled by Covenant Aviation Security (TSA Screening Partnership Program).
Standard
TSA PreCheck
Right now, the security line at San Francisco (SFO) is about 3 minutes for the standard line and 6 minutes with PreCheck. There are 11 security checkpoints open, and wait times vary between them. 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.
San Francisco has multiple checkpoints with varying wait times. Compare them above to find the shortest line.
How long is security at San Francisco (SFO)?
The current security wait time at San Francisco (SFO) is 3 minutes in the standard line and 6 minutes with TSA PreCheck, based on live data from 11 checkpoints updated every minute. Wait times vary through the day -- the 5-7 AM rush and 4-6 PM wave are typically the worst.
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.