The TSA wait at SFO is currently about 11-17 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 4 PM (33-39 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.
Source: BTS federal data, TSA live feeds, community reports. Updated every 3 minutes.SFO TSA Wait Times
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11–17 minutes
Fastest: 4 AM (about 5 min)|Busiest: 4 PM (33–39 minutes)
Wait times are similar throughout the week.
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