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TSA wait times at Texas airports: How to check

By and Aaron Barker
Updated  December 19, 2025 8:49am CST
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Traveling this holiday? Here's everything you need to know

Traveling this holiday? Here's everything you need to know

DFW Airport is preparing for a busy holiday travel period, with nearly 5 million people expected to pass through in the next few days.

The Brief

    • Travelers are advised to arrive early for flights during the holiday season.
    • AAA predicts 9.4 million Texans will travel during the holiday period from Dec. 20 to Jan. 1
    • About 411,000 of those Texans traveling will get to their destination by airplane, AAA says.

DALLAS - Texas travelers are being advised to arrive earlier than usual at airports across the state as the holiday travel season begins.

The crush of air passengers expected during the holidays always puts extra pressure on Transportation Security Administration checkpoints at airports.

TSA checkpoint

FILE - Passengers at O'Hare International Airport wait in line to be screened at a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint.

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AAA predicted 9.4 million Texans will travel during the holiday period between Dec. 20 and Jan. 1. About 411,000 of those people will travel by airplane, which marks a nearly 6% increase in air travel during the holiday period last year.

How to check TSA wait times

Travelers can check wait times by visiting the links below, by checking on the MY TSA App or visiting your airport's website. However, officials warn that the times are estimates and actual security lines may be longer than shown.

TSA provides data to check airport security wait times through the My TSA app. Click here to download it.

How to get TSA Precheck

TSA PreCheck is a U.S. government program that identifies travelers deemed low-risk by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Once approved to participate in the program, it allows travelers to pass through an expedited security screening at U.S. airports nationwide with no need to remove shoes, laptops, 3-1-1 liquids, belts or light jackets. This allows travelers to enjoy a more convenient and efficient experience at airport security.

There is a $76.75 enrollment application fee, which covers five years of participation, if approved. Details here.

TSA PreCheck line at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, Georgia. (Credit: Dustin Chambers/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

How to check for flight delays

Travelers can check for flight delays by going to the airport's website. We have provided a few below.

The Source: Information in this article is from the TSA, each airport website and AAA Texas.

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