San Jose International Airport (SJC) TSA Security Wait Times Information
SJC TSA Wait Times
Wondering what SJC airport wait times are at any given time? You’ve come to the right place! According to a recent SFGate article, at peak times (5AM to 9AM on Sunday, Monday & Friday) the average SJC security wait time is approximately 25-35 minutes. More info about checkpoint locations and airport delays can be found below.
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San Jose Airport features CLEAR expedited security screening which, if you participate, can help to reduce the time you spend in SJC airport TSA lines. CLEAR lanes at Oracle Park are located at Willie Mays Plaza. At PayPal Park, at the Main Gate at Coleman and Earthquakes Way. See hours below for CLEAR enrollment locations and hours.
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Maps, Airlines & Amenities
San Jose Mineta Airport (SJC) 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 SJC:
- 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.
SJC Flight Delays
Before you head to the airport, keep yourself informed of SJC delays by checking SJC Arrival Delays, SJC Departure Delays, or use iFly's SJC Flight Tracker. Having knowledge of SJC airport delays will help with stress-free travel.
San Jose International Airport Security Checkpoints - Location and Hours
At San Jose Airport you must use the security checkpoint for your designated airline gate. CLEAR is now available at all security checkpoints at SJC airport.
TSA Terminal A Checkpoint
Type: All passengers and TSA Pre
Hours: Opens Daily, 3:45 AM
TSA Pre Hours: Daily, 4:00 AM to 8:00 PM
CLEAR Hours: Daily, 4:30 AM to 10:00 PM
TSA Terminal B Checkpoint
Type: All passengers and TSA Pre
Hours: Opens Daily, 4:00 AM
TSA Pre Hours: Daily, 4:00 AM to 8:00 PM
CLEAR Hours: Daily, 4:30 AM to 10:00 PM
CLEAR Lanes
SJC features CLEAR expedited security screening which, if you participate, can help to reduce the time you spend in SJC San Jose International Airport security lines. CLEAR counters are located at all security checkpoints. See hours above for CLEAR enrollment locations and hours.
TSA PreCheck at San Jose International Airport
SJC TSA Pre Lanes can be found in security checkpoints located at all security checkpoints. As the TSA operates these special checkpoints, the hours may be different from the Terminal operating hours. See the TSA Pre schedule the specific hours for the date and time you are traveling.
SJC 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 SJC flight. While there is no enrollment center in the San Jose International Airport, there is one located about 1 mile away in addition to various pop-up enrollment RVs in Silicon Valley. For specific locations and details, go to Enrollment Center Locator and search for SJC.
TSA PreCheck passengers can enjoy expedited screening at SJC, and in most cases you don’t have to remove your: shoes, laptops, liquids, belts and light jackets. For more information and to enroll/pre-enroll, visit the TSA website.
About SJC Security Wait Times
Security wait times at San Jose International Airport are approximate and can vary based on several factors including severe weather, TSA staffing, airport construction, etc.
SJC TSA wait time forecasts are made leveraging flight volume data and TSA staffing models. Using advanced data science, wait times for San Jose International Airport are projected, that 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 SJC. 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 seat 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 seat 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 seat assignments and advance boarding passes.