Security wait times at Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Dallas, Texas KDAL #33 US airport by passengers
Official wait times are not published as open data, so we combine what travelers report with practical checkpoint advice.
- FAA status
- No delays reported Updated 3 min ago
- Weather now
- VFR 66°F Observed 6 h ago
- Late departures
- 43.8%May 2026 to July 2026
- Security line
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Security wait at DAL
No security reports for DAL in the past week. The TSA does not publish wait times as open data, so this page fills in as travelers report. Be the first to report
Checkpoints and tips
There is one central checkpoint, which opens at 4 a.m. and remains open until the last scheduled departure. The terminal lobby is open 24 hours a day.
- TSA PreCheck has a dedicated lane. Check the MyTSA app for current wait times.
- Two CLEAR lanes are available, one for CLEAR TSA PreCheck and one for general boarding. CLEAR operates from about 4:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- The city recommends arriving at least 90 minutes before a domestic flight.
Reviewed October 9, 2026. Confirm details on the official airport website. Spotted a change?
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