SFO Security Wait Times San Francisco Airport

TSA PreCheck at SFO

TSA PreCheck is a program that provides expedited security screening at participating airports, including San Francisco Airport (SFO). By being a part of this program, travelers can enjoy benefits such as not having to remove shoes, light outerwear, and belts, and keeping laptops and 3-1-1 compliant liquids in their carry-on bags during security checks.

Where to Use TSA PreCheck at SFO:

• TSA PreCheck is available at all SFO TSA Checkpoints: A, B, C, D, F1, F3, and G.
• The service is designed for frequent flyers of participating airlines and members of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Trusted Traveler programs.

Learn More About TSA PreCheck:

• For detailed information on how to enroll in TSA PreCheck, visit iFly TSA PreCheck Guide.

Participating Airlines at SFO:

• AeroMexico
• Air Canada
• Air France
• Air India
• Alaska Airlines
• All Nippon Airways
• American Airlines
• Asiana Airlines
• Avianca
• British Airways
• Cathay Pacific Airways
• China Airlines
• Copa Airlines
• Delta Air Lines
• EVA Air
• Emirates
• Etihad Airways
• Finnair
• Flair Airlines
• French bee
• Frontier Airlines
• Hawaiian Airlines
• Icelandair
• Interjet
• Japan Airlines
• JetBlue Airways
• KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
• Korean Air
• Lufthansa
• Norwegian Air
• Philippine Airlines
• Qantas
• Scandinavian Airlines
• Singapore Airlines
• Southwest Airlines
• Sun Country Airlines
• Swiss International Air Lines
• Turkish Airlines
• United Airlines
• Virgin Atlantic
• Volaris
• WestJet
• ZIPAIR

CLEAR Plus

CLEAR Plus is a premier service that offers expedited security screening at the airport. This service is available in Terminal 1 at Checkpoint B, B6-B18, Terminal 2 at Checkpoint D, D1-D18, Terminal 3 at Checkpoint F, Gates F1-F22, E1-E13, and Checkpoint F3, and in the International Terminal at A1-A15 and G1-G14. Please note that Checkpoint C in Terminal 1 is currently closed due to construction.

For more information about CLEAR Plus, including how to enroll and further details about the service, please visit iFly's CLEAR Plus page.

Lost Items at TSA Checkpoints

If you've lost an item at a TSA checkpoint or in checked baggage at San Francisco Airport (SFO), you should promptly contact the airport's Lost and Found. For detailed information and to report your lost item, you can reach the TSA Lost Items Contact at +1-800-764-8050. Be prepared to provide a comprehensive description of your item, including color and any unique features, to aid in its identification and recovery.

About SFO Security Wait Times

The security wait times at San Francisco Airport are calculated using a combination of historical flight traffic data and TSA staffing schedules. We use advanced data analysis methods to offer a reasonably accurate estimate of wait times at SFO. However, these estimates can fluctuate due to unexpected factors. The TSA advises passengers to reach the airport well in advance of their scheduled flight departure time.

Our goal is to provide accurate security checkpoint wait times to assist in your travel planning, but it's also crucial to check with your airline about wait times at the ticket counter and any potential changes to your flight schedules. These factors should be taken into account when deciding when to arrive at SFO. Please note that each airline has its own recommended and mandatory arrival times.

Last updated: March 11, 2024