Miami International Airport MIA TSA Security Wait Times Information
Being a hub to Latin America, MIA can be extraordinarily busy during certain times of the day based on the volume of international flights. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the different security checkpoints and their operating hours, along with other services that might make it a faster trip through security. See below for checkpoint locations and times.
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MIA Airport features CLEAR expedited security screening. Joining CLEAR will save you time and stress in Miami Airport security lines. See below for TSA/CLEAR hours for enrollment and screening.
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Maps, Airlines & Amenities
Miami Airport (MIA) Terminals
Helpful Tips & Resources
iFly.com can help you get to, through, and between airports around the world. Here are some things you may need to know that can help you on your journey specific to MIA:
- Once you get through security, pull up the interactive terminal map to navigate to your gate, and see all the restaurant and shopping options along the way.
- Remember that a great low-cost alternative to parking within the airport facility is to use on off-airport parking lot. They offer lower costs, a bit further away from the terminals. Reserve here.
- If you have some time before your flight's departure, be sure to grab a bite, peruse the shops, or jump on the free wifi and get caught up on those emails.
- Lose something while in the terminal area? Find the contact info you need for lost & found here.
- If your flight is arriving to the airport from another city and need a quick way to get to your destination, give a call to one of these taxi or limo service providers.
FLIGHT DELAYS
Before you head to the airport, be sure to check MIA Arrival Delays, MIA Departure Delays, or use iFly's MIA Flight Tracker.
Security Checkpoints - Location and Hours
There are a total of 10 security checkpoints at Miami Airport, and they all feature general, CLEAR, TSA Pre, premium, and ADA-friendly security checks. There are 2 primary (24 hour) checkpoints at MIA.
Checkpoint 1
Type: All travelers
Hours: Daily, 3:45 AM to 8:00 PM
Checkpoint 2
Type: All travelers and TSA Precheck
Hours: Daily, 24 hours
Notes: This checkpoint and Checkpoint J1 are open 24 hours
Checkpoint 3
Type: All travelers
Hours: Daily, from 4:15 AM to 9:30 PM
Checkpoint 4
Type: All travelers
Hours: Daily, varies
Checkpoint E
Type: All travelers and TSA Precheck
Hours: Daily, 4:15 AM to 11:30 PM
TSA Precheck Hours: Daily, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
CLEAR Hours: Daily, 4:15 AM to 9:00 PM
Checkpoint F
Type: All travelers
Hours: Daily, 3:45 AM to 11:00 PM
Checkpoint G
Type: All travelers
Hours: Daily, 4:15 AM to 11:00 PM
TSA Precheck Hours: Daily, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
CLEAR Hours: 4:15 AM to 9:00 PM
Checkpoint H
Type: All travelers and TSA Precheck
Hours: Daily, 3:45 AM to 8:30 PM
CLEAR Hours: Daily, 4:15 AM to 7:45 PM
TSA Precheck Hours: Daily, 4:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Checkpoint J1
Type: All travelers
Hours: Daily, 24 hours
Checkpoint J2
Type: All travelers
Hours: Daily, 10:45 AM to 9:00 PM
CLEAR Lanes
MIA features CLEAR expedited security screening. CLEAR counters are located at all MIA TSA Security checkpoints E, G, & H, see hours for lanes and enrollment above.
TSA PreCheck at MIA
MIA TSA Pre Lanes can be found at Checkpoints 2, E, G, and H. There are no dedicated checkpoints for TSA Precheck
MIA TSA wait times can be cut down considerably if you participate in the TSA Pre program. You can even sign up for TSA PreCheck before your next MIA flight - there’s an enrollment center on the departures/ticketing level, near the Alaska Airlines ticket counter. To enroll, you will need to bring your ID or passport.
TSA PreCheck passengers can enjoy expedited screening at MIA, and in most cases you don’t have to remove your: shoes, laptops, liquids, belts and light jackets. For more information and to enroll, visit the TSA website.
About MIA Security Wait Times
MIA airport wait times shown on this page are approximate and can vary based on several factors including severe weather, TSA staffing, airport construction, etc.
MIA TSA security wait time forecasts are made leveraging flight volume data and TSA staffing models. Using advanced data science, wait times for MIAttle Tacoma MIA Airport are projected, barring extreme outliers, are within five minutes in accuracy, as validated by large US airlines. The TSA urges all travelers to arrive at the airport well in advance of scheduled flight departures and has provided security checkpoint wait time information as a guide to assist in travel planning. Please be sure to check with your airline for ticket counter wait times as well as possible changes to flight schedules, as these and other factors influence your decision regarding how early to arrive at MIA. Please be aware that each airline has a recommended arrival time and even stricter required arrival times.
All airlines require that you arrive at the check-in counter, the flight's departure gate and even onboard and in your assigned MIAt a prescribed amount of time before the flight's scheduled departure time. The amount of the advance arrival time required varies depending on the airline you are using. Most airlines' conditions of carriage state that with many of their tickets, failure to arrive at the check-in counter, the flight's departure gate and your assigned MIAt a prescribed amount of time before the flight's scheduled departure time may cause you to be denied boarding and cause you to forfeit any refund or other compensation due for the unused ticket even if you have advance MIAt assignments and advance boarding passes.