Know the security line before you leave
Live TSA checkpoint wait times from major US airports, AI predictions for 500+ more, and a departure advisor that tells you exactly when to leave home. Never rush the airport, or wait there for hours, again.
- Free
- 500+ US airports
- Live & AI predictions
Every US airport, every checkpoint
Live checkpoint wait times
Real-time security waits from 15+ major airports that publish live data, including JFK, LAX, SFO, ORD, ATL, DEN, DFW, SEA, BOS and MIA, per terminal and checkpoint.
AI predictions for 500+ airports
For airports without live feeds, on-device AI predicts the wait from passenger volume patterns, weather, FAA delays, holidays and day-of-week trends.
Smart departure advisor
Enter your flight and get a personal timeline: when to leave home, arrive at the airport, clear security and reach your gate. Import flights from your calendar.
What-if simulator
Compare predicted waits at different times and lane types, and see how much time PreCheck could save you.
Trends and alerts
Hourly wait time charts, FAA delay alerts and staffing alerts during government shutdowns.
Private and transparent
Predictions run on your device, and every number is labelled Live, Predicted or Historical, so you always know where it came from.
Clear, fast and built for travel days
Plan your airport trip in three steps
Pick your airport
Search or sort by nearby airports and see the current wait at each checkpoint.
Add your flight
Enter your departure time or import it from your calendar.
Leave on time
Follow your timeline: when to leave, when to be at security and when to reach the gate.
When should I leave for the airport?
A common rule of thumb is to arrive 2 hours before a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international one, a little less with PreCheck or without checked bags. Enter your flight time and travel time to get a quick estimate.
This is a general guide. Real security lines change by airport, terminal, day and hour. The TSA Wait Times app uses live checkpoint data and AI predictions for your airport and flight to build a personal departure timeline.
When are TSA lines the longest?
- Early mornings (about 5 to 8 a.m.) are often the busiest, as the first wave of flights departs.
- Late afternoons and Sunday evenings get busy with business and weekend travellers heading home.
- Holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, spring break and summer weekends bring the longest lines of the year.
- Mid-day and mid-week (Tuesday and Wednesday) are usually the quietest times to fly.
- Bad weather and flight delays can bunch passengers together and suddenly lengthen lines.
Patterns differ by airport and terminal, which is why the app shows hourly trends and live data for each checkpoint.
Is TSA PreCheck worth it?
TSA PreCheck lets approved travellers use dedicated security lanes where you usually keep your shoes, belt and light jacket on and leave laptops and travel-size liquids in your bag. PreCheck lanes are often much shorter, which makes it popular with frequent flyers. Not every airport or checkpoint has a PreCheck lane open at all times, so it helps to check before you go. The app's what-if simulator shows how much time PreCheck could save at your airport and time of day.
Questions travellers ask
Is TSA Wait Times free?
Yes. TSA Wait Times is free to download.
Which airports are covered?
Live checkpoint data from 15+ major US airports that publish it, and AI-predicted wait times for all 500+ US airports.
How accurate are the predictions?
Predictions combine historical passenger volumes, weather, FAA delays, holidays and real-time signals. Every number is labelled Live, Predicted or Historical so you know how it was produced. Always allow extra time on busy travel days.
Does it work for PreCheck?
Yes. You can see PreCheck lane estimates and compare lane types in the what-if simulator.
Is my data private?
Predictions run on your device. Your location is only used to sort nearby airports, and no personal flight data leaves your phone.
Is this an official TSA app?
No. TSA Wait Times is an independent app by Playful Souls and is not affiliated with the Transportation Security Administration, the Department of Homeland Security or any airport.
Which devices are supported?
iPhone and iPad running iOS 18.6 or later.
Never rush the airport again
Download TSA Wait Times free and check the line before you leave.