Fort Lauderdale · FLL
FLL TSA Security Wait Times 2026 — By Day & Hour
Typical security wait times at Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport with checkpoint locations, heatmap, interactive lookup, and tips for getting through faster.
Estimated wait right now
~2 min
- Average~12 min
- QuietestTuesday around 11 PM
- BusiestFriday around 6 AM
FLL TSA Checkpoint Locations
- Terminal 1: Terminal 1 Checkpoint
- Terminal 2: Terminal 2 Checkpoint
- Terminal 3: Terminal 3 Checkpoint — TSA PreCheck
- Terminal 4: Terminal 4 Checkpoint
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FLL TSA Wait Time Heatmap — Minutes by Day & Hour
Standard-lane estimates in minutes. <5 5–11 12–21 22+
| Hour | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 AM | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 |
| 5 AM | 17 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 20 | 24 | 20 |
| 6 AM | 21 | 19 | 15 | 20 | 23 | 30 | 18 |
| 7 AM | 21 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
| 8 AM | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 11 |
| 9 AM | 13 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
| 10 AM | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 7 |
| 11 AM | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 8 |
| 12 PM | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 12 |
| 1 PM | 14 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 12 |
| 2 PM | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 17 | 10 |
| 3 PM | 14 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 12 |
| 4 PM | 17 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 16 |
| 5 PM | 17 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 15 |
| 6 PM | 13 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 13 |
| 7 PM | 11 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 9 |
| 8 PM | 10 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 |
| 9 PM | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 5 |
| 10 PM | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| 11 PM | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
How to Get Through FLL Security Faster
- Travel at off-peak hours. The quietest window at FLL is tuesday around 11 pm. Avoid friday around 6 am if possible.
- Use TSA PreCheck or CLEAR. PreCheck waits at FLL are typically a fraction of standard. CLEAR skips the ID-check line entirely.
- Pack smart. Check our TSA Packing Guide to avoid delays from prohibited items. Have laptops and liquids easily accessible.
- Use mobile boarding passes and have your ID ready before reaching the checkpoint. This alone can save 2–5 minutes.
- Check live conditions on the MyTSA app ↗ and FAA delay map ↗.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are typical TSA wait times at FLL?
Standard screening at Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport averages ~12 minutes, ranging from a few minutes to 30+ at peak. PreCheck is usually much faster.
Best time to go through security at FLL?
The shortest lines are tuesday around 11 pm. Early mornings before the first departures and late evenings are generally calmest.
When is FLL security busiest?
The busiest window is friday around 6 am, with waits around 30 minutes. Friday afternoons and Sunday mornings are heavy across most hubs.
Does FLL have TSA PreCheck?
Yes. Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport has PreCheck lanes. Enrolled travelers keep shoes, belts, and light jackets on and leave laptops and liquids in bags.
Does FLL have CLEAR?
Most major U.S. airports including FLL offer CLEAR expedited identity verification. CLEAR members skip to the front of the document-check line, then proceed through standard or PreCheck physical screening.
How accurate are these FLL wait times?
These are modeled estimates based on historical patterns — a planning guide, not live data. Check the MyTSA app for day-of conditions.